Which Islamic reform leader established the Massina Empire in present-day Mali?
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Ahmad Lobbo
- Al-Hajj Umar Tal
- Usman dan Fodio
- Muhammad Bello
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The Islamic reform leader who established the Massina Empire in present-day Mali was Seku Amadu (Sheikh Amadu Lobbo). He founded the empire in the early 19th century (1818) as part of a larger Islamic reform movement in West Africa aimed at establishing a theocratic state based on Islamic law (Sharia).