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GST 112 Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA Objective Question

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The Fulani Jihad, led by Shehu Usman dan Fodio in the 19th century, was launched against what practices of the Habe rulers?
Options
A Islamic education
B Trans-Sahara trade
C Syncretic practices
Correct Answer
D Western governance
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document notes, 'another significant stage in the spread of Islam in Hausa land was the 19th century Jihad launched by the Fulani emigrants against the syncretic practices of the Habe rulers.'

Hint

The reason for the Fulani Jihad is explicitly stated in the Hausaland section as a reform movement.

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