Which statement best explains the impact of Islam on religious practice in the Mali Empire?(1 point)

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Common people chose to convert to Islam, while the nobility chose to practice traditional religions.
Common people chose to convert to Islam, while the nobility chose to practice traditional religions.

Once introduced to Islam, people abandoned all of the traditional religions of the empire.
Once introduced to Islam, people abandoned all of the traditional religions of the empire.

Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions.
Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions.

All people were forced to adopt Islam exclusively.

1 answer

The statement that best explains the impact of Islam on religious practice in the Mali Empire is:

Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions.

This reflects the historical reality of the region, where many people incorporated Islamic beliefs with their existing traditional practices rather than completely abandoning them or being forced to convert.