________ was the only significant imperial power in the Northern half of Africa at the end of the 18th century?

A. Ottoman Turkey
B. Italo-Egyptian Empire
C. Ottoman-Egyptian
D. Portuguese Empire

Correct Answer: Option A

A. Ottoman Turkey

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.