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What was one significant factor that contributed to the failure of Christianity to thrive in West Africa?

Promotion of native language development for evangelization

Effective collaboration between missionaries and local agents

Lack of interest and inactivity by the Dutch in evangelizing the natives (correct)

Respect and appreciation of African culture by missionaries

What did the Dutch primarily focus on instead of evangelizing the natives in Gold Coast?

Supporting the economic interests of the locals

Promoting African culture within Christianity

Establishing a strong relationship with the missionaries

Supplying chaplains for their staff in the castle (correct)

How did the association of missionary enterprise with the slave trade affect Christianity's development in Gold Coast?

It accelerated the spread of Christianity

It led to a deep understanding of African culture

It hindered the smooth development of Christianity (correct)

It had no impact on Christian growth

Why was there a lack of effective collaboration between missionaries and local agents in West Africa?

Absence of a native or local agent to support missionary work Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue regarding Portuguese Christianity's structure in West Africa?

It lacked respect for local institutions and traditions Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a major obstacle in evangelizing West Africa according to the text?

Lack of local language development for evangelization Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the absence of women's religious orders and influence in West Africa?

Decreased influence on honne, children, and family Signup and view all the answers

What was the main gender dominating the missionary activities in West Africa at the time?

Males Signup and view all the answers

Why did the reliance on the court alliance method lead to the failure of Christianity in West Africa?

Chiefs were more interested in material gain Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the barn storming method used by missionaries in West Africa?

Mass baptism without proper preparation Signup and view all the answers

How did financial constraints contribute to the failure of Christianity in West Africa and Guinea?

Missionaries engaged in profitable trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did the circumstances of the period not support evangelism according to the text?

'Hash' economic realities faced by missionaries Signup and view all the answers