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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 10 Objective Question

Question

All except of 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

Before the Fulani Jihad of the early 19th century, traditional Hausa religion, characterized by polytheism and the veneration of natural objects (including pouring libations and venerating trees and rocks), was widespread. Christian missionary activities became significant in Nigeria much later, primarily during the colonial period of the late 19th and 20th centuries, and had minimal presence in pre-jihad Hausaland.

Hint

Consider the historical timeline of major religious influences in Northern Nigeria.

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