The Sudan Flashcards
1
Q
What year did Egypt begin governing the Sudan?
A
Egypt invaded Sudan and then began governing it.
2
Q
How did the Sudanese feel about being governed by Egypt?
A
Heavy resentment. As the slave trade was suppressed by General Gordon, many traders lost their money. The Sudanese suffered from several droughts and famines.
3
Q
In what years did Muhammed Ahmad declare himself the Mahdi?
A
1870s.
He wanted liberation from Egypt.
4
Q
What year did General Gordon become the Governor General of the Sudan?
A
1873
5
Q
What year did the Mahdist war break out?
A
1883
