WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a
A
shortage of skilled technical workers
B
scarcity of natural resources
C
lack of water for hydroelectric power
D
reluctance to accept economic aid from the United Nations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They rejected African traditional religions and tribalism as “primitive” and embraced western ideas of Christianity, modernity, and the nation state. However, one of the challenges faced by nationalists in unifying their nation after European rule were the divisions of tribes and the formation of ethnicism.

Detailed explanation-2: -What obstacles did many newly independent African nations face? they had problems with having experienced leaders for their nations. Their economies were also not as strong.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. What challenges have African nations faced in their effort to develop their economies? Debt, lack of capital, civil war, disease, urbanization, population growth, & environmental problems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Problems of national unity and cohesion: Overview and Case Studies. Pervasive influence of the former colonial powers. Authoritarian regimes. The military as political rulers. Problems of unemployment, under-employment and civil wars. Population explosion, diseases and drought. More items

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