Culture/ Religion Flashcards
What was the British belief?
White mans burden
Civilising mission
In 1900, how many British Protestant missionaries were there?
4,000
When were there 4,000 British protestant missionaries?
1900
How many British protestant missionaries were there in 1916?
7,500
When were there 7,500 British protestant missionaries?
1916
How many mission stations were there in South Africa?
601
How many out stations were theere?
5,000
When was the South African Native School at Fore Hare formed?
1916
Who did Britain often ally with?
Elites
What sections of society did the British ally with?
Muslim Ulama
Hindu Brahmans
What did the British adopt in India?
Brahmins’ version of history: that India had always been a caste bound society and that all other castes recognised the Brahmin authority
What was made illegal in World War 2?
Canada and Australia: Jehovahs Witnesses
What were Christian converts in South Africa allowed to do?
Practice Lobola - the practice of buying a wife