All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary...

HISTORYJAMB 2014

All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa

  • A. the regeneration of the African people
  • B. the anti-slavery agenda
  • C. humanitarian conscience for Africa
  • D. the prevalence of western education

Correct Answer: D. the prevalence of western education

Explanation

The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.

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