Social Developments In Nyasaland

Question 1

Provide (3) examples of developments in education, period or year of introduction, the purpose and the concerned entities.

Answer 1

1. Livingstonia Missionary Institute - constructed 1891- secondary school; provide education- By Livingstonia Mission

Question 2

What were the positive impacts of developments in education?

Answer 2

1. Education was provided to local people
2. Vocational training was provided to Africans
3. Promoted loyalty to the colonial government

Question 3

What were the hindrances of developments in education? (2)

Answer 3

1. Quality of education was still poor due to lack of resources and qualified teachers
2. In the 1960s and 1950s, education still remained inaccessible

Question 4

Provide three examples of urbanization, the year and purpose of these developments.

Answer 4

3. Lilongwe- Established 1947- became new capital after gaining independence 1964

Question 5

What were the positive impacts of urbanization?

Answer 5

1. It facilitated cultural exchange
2. Provided opportunities for education and employment
3. It also encouraged exposure to new ideas

Question 6

What were the challenges faced with developments made in urbanization?

Answer 6

1. Overcrowding
2. Poor sanitation
3. Spread of diseases

Question 7

Provide an examples of developments in healthcare?

Answer 7

2. Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital- built in 1950- By colonial government

Question 8

What were the positive impacts of developments made in healthcare?

Answer 8

1. Served local population with healthcare services
2. Led to the establishment of dispensaries, clinics and hospitals

Question 9

What were the challenges faced with developments made in healthcare?

Answer 9

1. Often poorly understaffed
2. Limited access for people living in rural areas as they were located in urban centers