What were the main motivations for imperialism? How did religion, economics and racism play a role?

Europe and the United States participated in imperialism to gain access to other nation's natural resources, which fueled economy. The United States also wanted power over smaller nations, which was partly fueled by racism. Christianity was also spread throughout nations when missionaries were attempting to convert people.

Explanation:

the answer is a) to be able to obey them.

judaism, christianity and islam, are all abrahamic religions and therefore have in common the hebrew idea of a single god which is the source of all morality. the idea of the covenant is only related to judaism, while dharma is a concept of indian religions and the four noble truths are basic principles of buddhism.