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African Literature Writing Quiz: Colonialism and Its Effects

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African Literature Writing Quiz: Colonialism and Its Effects

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According to Obierika, what does the white man say about their customs?

They are good and should be preserved
They are misunderstood and need to be studied
They are outdated and irrelevant
They are bad and need to be changed (correct)

What does Obierika suggest about the white man's approach with his religion?

It was manipulative and deceptive
It was forceful and violent
It was peaceful and quiet (correct)
It was respectful and considerate

How does Obierika describe the impact of the white man's arrival on their clan?

It caused division and weakness (correct)
It brought unity and strength
It had no impact at all
It resulted in progress and development

What term does Edward Said use to describe the colonialism's approach?

Civilizing mission (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did colonialism convince the minority, outcasts, and women to accept them?

By portraying them as backward and in need of the colonizer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the speaker of the quoted lines and what is he expressing about the impact of colonialism on their customs and unity?

The speaker is Obierika, and he is expressing how the white man's arrival with his religion has caused division and disintegration within their clan, undermining their customs and unity. Signup and view all the answers

How does Obierika describe the approach of the white man with his religion and its impact on their people?

Obierika describes the white man's approach as quiet, peaceable, and clever. He explains that the white man has won over their brothers and caused their clan to fall apart by undermining their unity and traditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does Chinua Achebe suggest about the working of colonialism through the quoted lines?

Chinua Achebe suggests that colonialism works by convincing the people that they are backward, in need of the colonizer, and in need of civilization. It uses lies and manipulation to justify its presence as a 'civilizing mission'. Signup and view all the answers

What term does Edward Said use to describe the approach of colonialism, as related to the text?

Edward Said uses the term 'Civilizing mission' to describe the approach of colonialism, reflecting how it presents itself as a means of helping and developing the colonized people, while in reality undermining their traditions and unity. Signup and view all the answers

How did colonialism convince minority groups, outcasts, and women to accept its presence?

Colonialism convinced minority groups, outcasts, and women to accept its presence by portraying them as uncivilized, criminal, and uneducated, and then offering to 'help' them through education and civilization. This manipulation won their loyalty. Signup and view all the answers