Question

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

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.

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.

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.

All people were forced to adopt Islam exclusively.
All people were forced to adopt Islam exclusively.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Islam spread among rulers, merchants, and cities, but many common people retained indigenous beliefs or combined Islamic practices with traditional customs (syncretism).