Which of the following gave Europeans an advantage in their encounters with people in Asia and Africa during the second half of the nineteenth century?
a) the rich supply of gold and diamonds in European countries
b) the unity and consensus among European states
c) the diseases carried by Europeans from which Asians and Africans had no immunity
d) the superior organization and discipline of European militaries
Answer: d) the superior organization and discipline of European militaries
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