Question

question 9 of 23
what similar effect did european colonialism have on american and african civilizations?
a. both civilizations were forced to migrate to new areas to avoid slavery.
b. both civilizations strengthened their regional alliances to fight a common enemy.
c. both civilizations suffered devastating losses through exposure to european diseases.
d. both civilizations experienced massive cultural setbacks because of their enslavement.

Explanation:

European colonialism led to the enslavement of many in American and African civilizations, which disrupted their cultural development, including the loss of traditional knowledge - keepers, suppression of cultural practices, and forced assimilation. Option A is incorrect as not all were able to migrate to avoid slavery. Option B is not a common - effect as regional alliances were often disrupted rather than strengthened. Option C is mainly applicable to the Americas more than Africa in terms of the scale of disease - related devastation.

Answer:

D. Both civilizations experienced massive cultural setbacks because of their enslavement.