What Was the Purpose of the British Policy of Indirect

question 8

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the British policy of Indirect Rule?

• A) To force Africans to convert to Christianity.
• B) To assimilate Africans into European thought and culture in order to "civilize" them.
• C) To force African traditional rulers to send their children to school.
• D) To make use of traditional African rulers to assist in administering the colonies.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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