Which of the following is NOT true about Usman dan Fodio's Fulani movement?
a. It overthrew the Hausa Empire in 1804.
b.It drew on Sufi brotherhoods and strict interpretations of Islam.
c. Its leader had visions of a better life resulting from adherence to Muhammad's teachings.
d. It expected women to remain completely uninvolved in political action.
e. It practiced the hijra, or withdrawal, before moving forward with plans to create a more traditional Muslim state
Answer: d. It expected women to remain completely uninvolved in political action.
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