Concept:Imperial military rule is closely linked to the historical pattern of rule by military elites in North Africa and the Middle East.
Explanation:The system of imperial military rule had its deepest roots in Egypt.
From the medieval period onward, Egypt was governed by successive military-based dynasties, such as the Mamluks.
The Mamluks were soldier-rulers who controlled Egypt for centuries through military power.
Also, when the Ottoman Empire conquered Egypt in 1517, it continued this system using military governors and forces.
Thus, military rule became a deeply established tradition in Egypt more than in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, or Gambia.
Answer:B. Egypt