WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The spread of Christianity in Central Asia seems to have been facilitated by the great diffusion of Greek in the region (Seleucid Empire, Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom), as well as Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ.

Detailed explanation-2: -The missionaries have made it possible to convey the gospel in languages and forms that are familiar to the people and worshippers. Translation and recording of gospel stories recorded in textual forms that people could read, sing, and recite in prayers. This aspect is of great help especially to children.

Detailed explanation-3: -Missionary education, therefore, did not only reinforce colonialism, but also became an instrument which was used by Europeans to destroy the people’s cultural values. Its main aim was to convert ‘heathen’ to Christianity and introduce them to the skills of reading the Bible.

Detailed explanation-4: -Christian missionary activity was central to the work of European colonialism, providing British missionaries and their supporters with a sense of justice and moral authority.