WAEC Government 1992 Question 40

Question 40

Colonial Administration

One of the criticisms against the policy of assimilation was that it

  1. A.recognized the traditional rulers.
  2. B.ignored the educated elite.
  3. C.did not recognize African culture as good enough.
  4. D.recognized all the communities in French West Africa.
  5. E.granted French citizenship to all the people in Senegal.
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Answer: C (did not recognize African culture as good enough.)

Explanation

Assimilation assumed French culture was superior and African culture worthless.