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Which event marked the beginning of a new era of European contact with Muslim regions?
Which event marked the beginning of a new era of European contact with Muslim regions?
- Napoleon's Egyptian campaign (correct)
- Decline of the Mughal Empire
- Rise of the Ottoman Empire
- Muhammad Ahmad's announcement as the Mahdi
What was a major factor in the decline of Muslim empires in the 1700s?
What was a major factor in the decline of Muslim empires in the 1700s?
- Invasion by European powers
- Lack of religious piety
- Corruption and loss of central control (correct)
- Rise of reform movements
Which of the following was NOT one of the three giant Muslim empires in the 1500s?
Which of the following was NOT one of the three giant Muslim empires in the 1500s?
- The Ottomans
- The Egyptians (correct)
- The Mughals
- The Safavids
What was the primary focus of Muslim reform movements in the 1700s and 1800s?
What was the primary focus of Muslim reform movements in the 1700s and 1800s?
Who led the struggle to reform Muslim practices in northern Africa?
Who led the struggle to reform Muslim practices in northern Africa?
What title did Muhammad Ahmad claim in the Sudan?
What title did Muhammad Ahmad claim in the Sudan?