Christian missions established Western educational institutions in the Protectorates. Under Britain's policy of indirect rule and validation of Islamic tradition, the Crown did not encourage the operation of Christian missions in the northern, Islamic part of the country. Some children of the southern elite went to Great Britain to pursue higher education. By independence in 1960, regional differences in modern educational access were marked. The legacy, though less pronounced, continues to the present-day. Imbalances between North and South were expressed in Nigeria's political life as well. For instance, northern Nigeria did not outlaw slavery until 1936 whilst in other parts of Nigeria slavery was abolished soon after colonialism. COUNT 5
QSN1 What religion built Western schools in Nigeria? ANS1 Christian QSN2 Britain discouraged building Christian missions in which part of Nigeria? ANS2 northern QSN3 What religion was the majority in the northern part of Nigeria? ANS3 Islamic QSN4 When did Nigeria receive independence? ANS4 1960 QSN5 When did northern Nigeria ban slavery? ANS5 1936