Social Developments In Angola

Question 1

Provide examples of developments made in education, when, period, by who and purpose.

Answer 1

3. University of Luanda - in 1962 - By colonial government - Provide higher education to a group of indigenous elites to serve the colonial regime

Question 2

What were the positive impacts of developments made in education?

Answer 2

1. Improved literacy and numeracy levels
2. Access to education in the urban areas
3. Facilitated the acquisition of skills needed for the job market

Question 3

What were the negative impacts or the challenges faced with developments made in education?

Answer 3

1. Education was largely restricted to urban areas leaving rural areas heavily disadvantaged
2. Black Africans rarely met qualifications for offering education
3. The curriculum was limited to numeracy and literacy skills and technical skills for Africans

Question 4

Provide an example of development made in healthcare, when, purpose and involved entities.

Answer 4

2. Hospital Geral de Luanda - in 1916 - Served as a general hospital in the capital city - By colonial administration

Question 5

What were the positive impacts of developments made in healthcare?

Answer 5

1. Increased access to medical services to both Europeans and Angolan local populations
2. Provided opportunities for training local personnel in medical and nursing services
3. They helped control spread of diseases such as smallpox

Question 6

What were the negative impacts or challenges faced with developments made in healthcare?

Answer 6

1. Europeans often had better access to advanced medical care then the local Angolan population
2. Healthcare facilities were often inadequately staffed and had poor medical supply
3. Access to rural areas was often limited compared to urban areas

Question 7

Provide examples of developments made in urbanization, when and purpose.

Answer 7

1. Luanda - late 19th century and early 20th century - administrative and transport center
2. Benguela - Early 20th century - major port city; facilitated trade and export of agricultural products and minerals

Question 8

What were the positive impacts of developments made in urbanization?

Answer 8

1. Fostered trade and commerce contributing to economic growth
2. Led to the development of infrastructure such as roads, railways and ports
3. Facilitated better governance and law enforcement

Question 9

What were the negative impacts or challenges faced with developments made in urbanization?

Answer 9

1. Development of urban centers led to displacement of indigenous populations
2. Led to exploitation of natural resources to the detriment of the local environment
3. Urban life was more influenced by European norms resulting to cultural erosion