Question

which describes how christianity came to exist in africa?

arabs brought it in the 8th century.
europeans brought it within the last few hundred years.
christianity started in africa.
southeast asians brought it in the 14th century.

Explanation:

Analyze historical origins of Christianity in Africa

Christianity first arrived in North Africa during the 1st century AD, but its widespread modern presence across Sub-Saharan Africa is primarily due to European missionary work and colonization.

Evaluate the given options

• "Arabs brought it in the 8th century": Incorrect, as Arab expansion primarily spread Islam.
• "Europeans brought it within the last few hundred years": Correct, as European exploration, trade, and colonial expansion over the last few centuries led to the widespread establishment of Christianity across the continent.
• "Christianity started in Africa": Incorrect, Christianity originated in Judea (the Middle East).
• "Southeast Asians brought it in the 14th century": Incorrect, Southeast Asians did not introduce Christianity to Africa.

Answer:

• (A) Arabs brought it in the 8th century.
• (B) Europeans brought it within the last few hundred years. (Correct answer)
• (C) Christianity started in Africa.
• (D) Southeast Asians brought it in the 14th century.