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Roles of the missionaries in the European colonization of Africa include;They set back information on Africa to their mother countries.They encouraged African rulers to sign treaties e.g Lewanika.They created rapport/mutual trust with the local who then welcomed the colonizers who were like missionaries.They asked protection from their home government.Their mission stations were used as initial operational bases for the colonizers as well as proof of evidence occupation.
Effects of missionary activities in East Africa were;Christianity became widely spreadLed to erosion of African cultural practices and valuesSpread of educationCreated job opportunities to the African elitesDevelopment in Agriculture and technical skills among AfricansRise of independent churches and schoolsLed to the rise of African nationalismLed to colonialism as the missionaries were the forerunners of imperialism.Promoted healthcare servicesMissionaries contributed to exploration of AfricaControlled slave trade and spread o f Islam that promoted the slave trade business.
Achievements of the IBEA company were;Managed to suppress rebellions against the British.Helped to secure freedom for many slavesStarted construction of rocksStarted development of early industriesLaid foundation for colonial administration through establishment of forts.
Pyramidal peaks in East Africa include;AlbertMargheritaAlexandriaCorynderDelemere
Reasons for the success of Portuguese conquest along the East African Coast are;Disunity of the Coastal city statesHad superior weaponsReinforcement from Goa in IndiaBetter naval powerLack of resistance from some townsPortuguese made alliance with some local rulersWeakness of Rival navies e.g. Turkish & Persia