Question

which of the following describes the present - day consequence of europeans establishing the political borders of the countries in africa?
a. the borders do not make distinctions among africas ethnic and language groups.
b. physical landmarks, such as fences, need to be built to mark the borders.
c. modern - day africans cannot enforce the borders.
d. the borders need to be redrawn to follow natural geographical landmarks.

Explanation:

During the colonial era, European powers divided Africa without considering ethnic, cultural, or linguistic groups. This led to arbitrary borders. Option A is correct as these borders often split ethnic and language groups. Option B is incorrect as physical landmarks like fences are not a major present - day consequence. Option C is wrong as modern - day Africans do enforce borders. Option D is incorrect as redrawing borders to follow natural geographical landmarks is not the main present - day consequence of the colonial - era border - drawing.

Answer:

A. The borders do not make distinctions among Africa's ethnic and language groups.