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

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

Common people chose to convert to Islam, while the nobility chose to practice traditional 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.
Which answer is correct

Answer 1

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 context in which many individuals and communities in the Mali Empire adopted Islam while also retaining elements of their traditional beliefs and practices, leading to a syncretic form of spirituality.