The current borders separating African countries from one another reflect which of the following?

Question

A.
differences in language amongst the African population

B.
differences in religion amongst the African population

C.
boundaries established by the United States when the nation controlled Africa

D.
boundaries established by European powers when they had colonies in Africa

Answer 1

The current borders separating African countries from one another reflect:

D. boundaries established by European powers when they had colonies in Africa.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, European colonial powers partitioned the African continent, often with little regard for the existing ethnic, cultural, or linguistic divisions among the local populations. This legacy of colonialism has had a lasting impact on the political landscape of Africa today.