Question

1. what was one major problem caused by indirect rule in africa? a. it required too many europeans officials to implement. b. it kept old african elites in power and created class tensions. c. it gave too much power to the local african population. d. it eliminated all traditional african customs

Explanation:

Indirect rule in Africa involved using local traditional elites to govern on behalf of European powers. Option A is incorrect as indirect rule minimized European official involvement. Option C is wrong because power was still held by Europeans and collaborating elites, not the general local population. Option D is incorrect as indirect rule often preserved some traditional customs (via the elites). Option B is correct: indirect rule kept old African elites (who collaborated with colonizers) in power, which led to tensions between these elites and the rest of the African population who faced exploitation or exclusion.

Answer:

B. It kept old African elites in power and created class tensions.