… was the only significant imperial power in the Northern half of Africa at the end of the 18th century
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A.
Ottoman Turkey -
B.
Italo-Egyptian Empire -
C.
Ottoman-Egyptian -
D.
Portuguese Empire
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Ottoman Turkey is the correct answer. Its dependencies in Egypt, Tripoli, Tunis and Algiers were admittedly almost self-governing, but they did at least contribute some revenue to the sultans in Istanbul.