Which of the following was not an important reason that Europeans colonized Africa?

A.
Europeans believed they were superior and it was their duty to civilize the African continent.
B.
European nations wanted to show their power by increasing the amount of territory they controlled.
C.
Europeans wanted to spread Muslim beliefs throughout the continent of Africa.
D.
European nations wanted to profit from the vast natural resources in Africa.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D