Question

1. the phrase \white man’s burden\ reflected the belief that europeans...

• had a duty to civilize and modernize non - western peoples
• should avoid contact with asia
• should share political power equally with colonies
• needed to end slavery in africa

Explanation:

The phrase "White Man’s Burden" was a concept used to justify imperialism, asserting that Europeans had a moral duty to "civilize" and modernize non - Western societies. The option "Should avoid contact with Asia" goes against imperialist ideology. "Should share political power equally with colonies" is not in line with the imperialist view of domination. "Needed to end slavery in Africa" was not the main idea of "White Man’s Burden" (imperialism often exploited or continued oppressive systems in different forms). So the correct option is the one about having a duty to civilize non - Western peoples.

Answer:

A. Had a duty to civilize and modernize non - Western peoples