Which place completes this sentence about Gafsa? The Arab army of Uqba ibn Nafi conquered ______ in 688, in spite of resistance from the Berbers.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Gafsa
The Arab army of Uqba ibn Nafi took Gafsa in 688 despite Berber resistance. It was part of the Arab conquest.
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