Question

Which of the following describes a long-term impact of european imperialism in africa?

A. European powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries
B. Africans became more loyal to their countries than to their ethnic group
C. Europeans paid African countries for colonizing them, offering the new countries a fresh start
D. African countries joined together to present a united front against imperialism

Answer 1

A. European powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries

Answer 2

The biggest long-term impact of imperialism in Africa is that the countries were decided upon by the colonial powers and not by the African people, which led to the situation in which some people who share the same culture and language are split between two or more countries. The correct answer is:

A. European powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries