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What were the effects of early Christian missionary activities on the people of East African coast?

Explain the effects of the early Christian missionary activities on the people of East African coast.

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Raphael
1. Spread of Christianity among Africans who were converted.
2. Missionaries were forerunners of imperialism.
3. Political representation of Africans in the Legco by a missionary.
4. Exploration of the interior.
5. Development of independent churches and schools by Africans.
6. Development of technical skills.
7. Abolition of slave trade. Slave trade was abolished and settlements for freed slaves were set up.
8. Translation of the Bible into vernacular languages.
9. New farming methods and crops were introduced.
10. Hospitals and dispensaries were built. Medical personnel were also trained.
11. Growth of African nationalism. The educated elite became instrumental in the growth of nationalism and attainment of independence.
12. The western education was introduced and a class of African elite was created.
raphael answered the question on December 16, 2016 at 14:56

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