Religious beliefs developed in civilizations because people did not have to worry as much about supplying their basic needs
asking the gods for sun and rain
understanding the mysteries of nature and death
finding resources to use

Human rights groups in the 20th century worked to: o a. european imperial powers maintain control over their colonies. o b. convince citizens in impoverished countries to embrace nationalism. o o o o c. ensure that people around the world were protected from brutal treatment. o d. weaken the influence of international organizations like the united nations. sub