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

Question

What specific example does the text use to illustrate the aggressive reaction of the Hausa/Fulani when their religion or prophet is disrespected?
Options
A The Maitatsine riots in Kano
B The Sharia imbroglio in the Fourth Republic
C Their reaction to a Danish newspaper cartoon on the Prophet of Islam
Correct Answer
D The Fulani Jihad against syncretic practices
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document provides: 'For example, the Hausa/Fulani are very aggressive when the religion they profess or the personality of the prophet of Islam is placed in a state of ridicule or disrepute. A classical example was their reaction to a Danish newspaper cartoon on the Prophet of Islam which was considered highly offensive.'

Hint

Recall the international incident mentioned as a 'classical example'.

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