Which of the following was a reason for increased missionary activity in Asia and Africa in the 1800s?
A. Missionaries were interested in bringing the wisdom of other civilizations back to Europe.
B. African and Asian rulers accepted a missionary presence in exchange for greater trade.
C. New evangelical currents were developing among European Protestants.
D. The Catholic Church in France was experiencing a decline after the fall of Napoleon.
Answer: C
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