Question

read the following text from an essay. this excerpt is about the influence of christian missionaries in nigeria. from the second half of the 19th century, christian missionaries featured prominently in the series of events that led to the development of the nigerian nation and were able to bring about certain political, economic, and technological changes in the region. their activities helped to break down ethnic prejudices and to bring their converts in loyalty transcending ethnic ties. patriotic nigerians came to believe that by practicing christianity they were paving the way for the creation of the nigerian nation. the nigerian state of their dream was one in which christianity would flourish, inter - tribal wars would cease, and the industrial, technological, and intellectual revolutions which had occurred in europe would repeat themselves in nigeria. from chika j. b. gabriel okpalike and kanayo louis nwadialor, the evolution or modern nigeria through missionary activities within colonial schemata, 1840–1960. based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about the influence of christian missionaries in nigeria? christian missionaries brought nigerian ethnic groups together. christian missionaries were worried by nigerian patriotism. christian missionaries converted most nigerians to a new religion.

Explanation:

The text states that Christian missionaries' activities helped break down ethnic prejudices and bring converts in loyalty, paving the way for the Nigerian nation. Among the options, "Christian missionaries brought Nigerian ethnic groups together" aligns with this as their work reduced ethnic divisions and fostered unity for nation - building. The other options: the text doesn't say missionaries were worried by patriotism, and while conversion happened, the main point about influence here is unity among ethnic groups, not just conversion.

Answer:

A. Christian missionaries brought Nigerian ethnic groups together.