Question
In which way was mail different from Axum?
A. Mali was influenced by christianity
B. Mali became primarily a muslim culture
C. Maki relied on trade across the Indian Ocean
D Mali’s wealth was evident in their construction of stelae
A. Mali was influenced by christianity
B. Mali became primarily a muslim culture
C. Maki relied on trade across the Indian Ocean
D Mali’s wealth was evident in their construction of stelae
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. Mali became primarily a Muslim culture.**
Mali, particularly during the reign of Mansa Musa in the 14th century, became known as a center of Islamic scholarship and culture, heavily influenced by the spread of Islam. In contrast, Axum (located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea) was predominantly Christian by the time of its height, having adopted Christianity in the 4th century AD.
The other options do not accurately represent how Mali was different from Axum:
A. While both cultures had religious influences, the primary distinction regarding religion is that Axum was mainly Christian, whereas Mali was primarily Muslim.
C. Mali was known for trade, but it primarily relied on trade across the Sahara Desert, not the Indian Ocean.
D. Axum is known for its stelae, monumental obelisks that marked tombs, while Mali's wealth was evidenced through its cities such as Timbuktu and structures like the Djinguereber Mosque, rather than stelae.
Thus, option B most clearly highlights a significant difference in cultural and religious orientation between the two empires.
Mali, particularly during the reign of Mansa Musa in the 14th century, became known as a center of Islamic scholarship and culture, heavily influenced by the spread of Islam. In contrast, Axum (located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea) was predominantly Christian by the time of its height, having adopted Christianity in the 4th century AD.
The other options do not accurately represent how Mali was different from Axum:
A. While both cultures had religious influences, the primary distinction regarding religion is that Axum was mainly Christian, whereas Mali was primarily Muslim.
C. Mali was known for trade, but it primarily relied on trade across the Sahara Desert, not the Indian Ocean.
D. Axum is known for its stelae, monumental obelisks that marked tombs, while Mali's wealth was evidenced through its cities such as Timbuktu and structures like the Djinguereber Mosque, rather than stelae.
Thus, option B most clearly highlights a significant difference in cultural and religious orientation between the two empires.