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GST 112 Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA Objective Question
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Which political system replaced the long-established system in Hausaland by 1812, uniting the states under Sharia law?
Options
A Kano Sultanate
B Kanem-Borno Empire
C Sokoto Caliphate
Correct Answer
D Emirate Council
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains, 'By the year 1812, the long established political system had been replaced by the Sokoto Caliphate which controlled the entire Hausa land and extended to the northern frontier of Yoruba land.'

Hint

This change was a direct consequence of the Fulani Jihad.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 6 ISLAM AND POLITICAL CULTURE IN NIGERIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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