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GST 112 Islam in Nigeria Objective Question

Question

Until the Uthan Dan Fodio Jihad, Hausaland was ruled by the ________ ?
Options
A Habe
Correct Answer
B Traders
C Emirs
D Cattle herders
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Study Session 6 states that the 19th century Jihad was launched by the Fulani emigrants against the syncretic practices of the Habe rulers. The Jihad replaced the long-established political system with the Sokoto Caliphate.

Hint

The text refers to the pre-Jihad rulers by a specific name.

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