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JAMB Government 1979 Question 26

Question 26

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Islam was introduced into Northern Nigeria

  1. A.before the 13th century
  2. B.in the 17th century
  3. C.after the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
  4. D.by the British in the early 20th century
  5. E.none of the above
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Answer: A (before the 13th century)

Explanation

Islam reached Kanem-Bornu in the 11th century (Mai Umme Jilmi) and spread to Hausaland later, long before the 1804 jihad.