Question

read the following text from an essay. this excerpt is about the influence of christian missionaries in nigeria. from the second half of the 19th century, christian missionaries featured prominently in the series of events that led to the development of the nigerian nation and were able to bring about certain political, economic, and technological changes in the region. their activities helped to break down ethnic prejudices and to bring their converts in loyalty transcending ethnic ties. patriotic nigerians came to believe that by practicing christianity they were paving the way for the creation of the nigerian nation. the nigerian state of their dream was one in which christianity would flourish, inter - tribal wars would cease, and the industrial, technological, and intellectual revolutions which had occurred in europe would repeat themselves in nigeria. from chika j. b. gabriel okpalaike and kanayo louis nwadialor, \the evolution of modern nigeria through missionary activities within colonial schemata, 1840 - 1960\ based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about the influence of christian missionaries in nigeria? christian missionaries were worried by nigerian patriotism. christian missionaries brought an industrial revolution to nigeria. christian missionaries converted most nigerians to a new religion. christian missionaries brought nigerian ethnic groups together.

Explanation:

The text states that Christian missionaries' activities helped break down ethnic prejudices and bring converts in loyalty transcending ethnic ties, indicating they united Nigerian ethnic groups. There is no mention of missionaries being worried by patriotism, bringing an industrial revolution single - handedly, or converting most Nigerians.

Answer:

Christian missionaries brought Nigerian ethnic groups together.