Columbus' explorations symbolized the beginning of the era of __________,which only diminished after World War II.

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Columbus' explorations were a major part of European colonialism, as Spain and other European countries began to establish colonies and expand their empires overseas. This era of colonialism lasted for centuries and had a significant impact on world history, only beginning to diminish after WWII with the widespread movement for decolonization. The other choices (Greek intellectual dominance, The Roman Empire, navigation, and industrial growth) are not directly related to Columbus' explorations in the same way as European colonialism.

Columbus' Explorations Symbolized the Beginning of the Era of __________,Which