How did Western imperialism affect the culture of the colonies?

A. Colonized people were encouraged to teach their languages and traditions to their Western rulers, which strengthened relations between the groups.

B. Colonized people were encouraged to adopt Christianity and European culture, and local traditions weakened.

C. Colonized people were encouraged to adopt Christianity, while maintaining their own political and social traditions.

D. Colonized people were encouraged to maintain their own religions, while adopting European languages and ideals.