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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 17 Objective Question

Question

Christianity was first introduced to the Southern part of Nigeria during the:
Options
A 18th century
B 19th century
C 16th century
D 15th century
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Portuguese missionaries introduced Christianity to the coastal areas of Southern Nigeria, particularly in Benin, as early as the late 15th century.

Hint

Think about the earliest European contacts with the Nigerian coast, specifically the Portuguese.

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