Which methods were adopted by the Europeans to destroy and damage the ancient African Civilizations ? Describe in brief.
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What were the various factors that ruined the life of the African people from the 15th to 19th century ?

1. The Slave Trade : The Europeans, who had discovered and explored the continent of Africa indulged in the enslavement of African people. They sold them like sheep and goats in the foreign lands, particularly in America.
This practice of slave trade completely ruined the social, economic and political systems of African people.

2. Colonies in Africa : Several European powers had grabbed many parts of Africa and made them their colonies. This dominance of the foreign powers completely destroyed the life and civilization of the people in this continent.

3. Export of Gold from Africa : The European exported and rather looted the gold dust and other precious metals in large quantity from Africa and brought them to their own countries. In this way the Africans became poorer and the Europeans richer.

4. Spread of Wrong Conceptions : The Europeans spread various misconceptions and wrong motions about the people of Africa. They were termed as barbaric and uncivilized.

5. The spread of Christianity : The Europeans sent their missionaries in many parts of Africa and preached the Christianity. They introduced their own languages and literature. This played significant part in damaging the Ancient African civilization.

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