Question

imperialism in africa
which of these were effects of european rule in africa? choose the three correct answers.
african colonies imported raw materials from europe.
european languages became official languages.
islam spread across the continent.
african colonies were created along arbitrary lines.
some educational systems were established.

Explanation:

1. European powers extracted raw materials from African colonies for their own industrial economies, so this is an effect of European rule.
2. Colonial administrations imposed their languages as official to govern, making this a direct effect.
3. European powers drew arbitrary colonial borders without regard to existing African ethnic or cultural groups, creating lasting divisions.
4. Islam spread across Africa centuries before European imperialism, so it is not an effect of European rule.
5. While some educational systems were established, this is not one of the core, widely recognized primary effects compared to the other three, and the question asks for three correct answers.

Answer:

• European languages became official languages.
• African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.
• African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.