1. Portuguese
colonialism in
Africa
Edgars Poruks
Giorgia Centola
Romana
Diogo

2. • Portugal was engaged in a civilizing mission
during the 5 centuries in which it dominated
Africa.

3. • The history of education in Africa started
because of Portugal.

4. • From the 15 century until the 19 century the
Portuguese presence in Africa was mostly
centred in slaves and gold traders, the
missionaries were just a few.

5. • The Portuguese people gave to Africa the
religion, art, music and literature.

6. • The Africans gave us the art (primitive and
wild), chilli, coconut, watermelon and coffee
(good for our gastronomy).

7. • Because of the Portuguese people, slavery
started in Africa.

8. • As Portugal nfluenced
Africa, Africa helped to
create our history.