What region did Muhammad Ahmad's state span to?
Central Africa
West Africa
North Africa
Southern Africa
Answer
The Mahdist State, spanning Central Africa, emerged under the leadership of Muhammad Ahmad during the late 19th century. Proclaiming himself the Mahdi, he rallied followers and established a powerful theocratic state that challenged European colonial powers and local rulers. The state's influence extended from Sudan as its core, reaching into regions of modern-day Chad, the Central African Republic, Eritrea, and Ethiopia.
Unraveling the Legacy: The Life of Muhammad Ahmad - A Sudanese Muslim Leader Quiz
More Questions
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox