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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 10 Objective Question
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Question

All except one of the following were widespread in pre-jihad Hausaland.
Options
A The practice of pouring libations on rocks
B Christian missionary activities
Correct Answer
C The practice of venerating trees and rocks
D Religious polytheism
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pre-jihad Hausaland (before the Sokoto Jihad of the early 19th century) was characterized by a mix of animistic traditional religious practices, including the veneration of natural objects (trees, rocks) and polytheism, alongside the gradual spread of Islam. Christian missionary activities did not become widespread in this region until much later, primarily during the colonial era.

Hint

Consider the timeline of religious influences in Northern Nigeria; which religion arrived much later than the others listed?

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: GST 112 Test Compilations 10
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1108 of 1270
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