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How did propagation of religion intensified imperialism?

Ans. 1. The European nations were bent upon spreading the cause of Christianity throughout the world.

2. They believed that the white man's religion and culture were superior. 

3. The British put their foot in India with 'a pair of sales and a copy of Bible'.

4. The Bible stood for the propagation of Christian religion. 

5. Establishment of the colonies was followed by the entry of missionaries for the purpose of spreading their religions. 

6. There cropped up several missions with the sole religious purpose. This intensified imperialism.