The Revolt by the Mahdi That Lasted from 1881 to 1898

question 21

Multiple Choice

The revolt by the Mahdi that lasted from 1881 to 1898 was an excellent example of

• A) the continuing vitality of Islam as a source of political inspiration.
• B) the use of Islam for rebellion in India against the British.
• C) an example of the Christian messianic tradition as used by an Ethiopian emperor to galvanize his people against the West.
• D) a new type of messianic figure whose movement combined Christian and Islamic teachings and nearly toppled the Qing dynasty.

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Definitions:

Accumulators

Devices in hydraulic systems that store fluid under pressure, used to absorb shock or maintain pressure.

Potential Energy

The energy possessed by an object because of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

Dampen Shock

To reduce or absorb the impact of vibrations, impacts, or oscillations in a system, typically through the use of dampers or shock absorbers.

Fixed Displacement

Pertains to pumps or engines where the volume of fluid or gas moved per cycle is constant, unrelated to pressure or flow rate.