In the period 1450 to 1750, the intensification of connections between the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere had which of the following effects on religious practices? a. Christianity became more uniform as it spread through the Americas. b. Buddhism spread widely in Africa. c. Syncretic forms of religion such as Vodun developed. d. Splits in Islam became less intense.

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In the period 1450 to 1750, the intensification of connections between the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere had which of the following effects on religious practices? a. Christianity became more uniform as it spread through the Americas. b. Buddhism spread widely in Africa. c. Syncretic forms of religion such as Vodun developed. d. Splits in Islam became less intense.

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c. Syncretic forms of religion such as Vodun developed in the period 1450 to 1750.

Explanation:

During the period of 1450-1750, the followers of monotheistic religions like Islam and Christianity was gradually increased due to missionary activities, conquest and trade. Even the geographic scope of the monotheistic religions was also increased.

Scholars, Muslim holy men and traders started campaigning Islam in the year of 1450-1750. This led to increase in belief of Islam

In the period of 1450-1750, Vodun - a syncretic form of religion was developed as a result of strengthened relation between the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.