European colonization of countries throughout much of the world was justified on the basis of both religion and science.

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European colonization was often justified using religious and scientific justifications. The idea of bringing Christianity to "pagan" or "heathen" peoples was often used as a justification, as was the belief that European civilizations were more advanced and therefore had a duty to "civilize" and bring progress to other parts of the world.

European Colonization of Countries Throughout Much of the World Was