10 Questions
Which of the following statements is true regarding higher education institutions (HEIs) in precolonial Africa?
Learning was embedded in cultural settings without formally established institutions.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of higher education in precolonial Africa?
It served as a means of transferring cultural identity and coherent ways of life.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of colonialism on higher education in Africa?
British and French colonizers played a major role in shaping Africa's modern higher education institutions.
What was the status of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Sub-Saharan Africa until the end of World War II?
There were few HEIs until the end of World War II.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main agents of change in the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa?
Colonization
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of higher education in Africa during the 1960-1970 period?
HEIs were perceived as tools for socio-economic development, driven by human capital theory
What was the primary role of higher education institutions (HEIs) during the colonial era in Africa?
To facilitate colonial administration and uphold European culture
What was the primary goal of the Africanization policy in higher education during the 1970s?
To create a uniquely African identity and shift towards an African paradigm
Which colonial power made the least effort in establishing higher education institutions in its African colonies?
The Portuguese colonial power
What was a consequence of the colonial education system in Africa?
Africans became structurally dependent on colonial settings and detached from their roots
Explore the historical background of higher education in Africa, from precolonial times to the influence of European colonial frameworks. Learn about key examples of higher education institutions in Africa before and after colonization.
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