What is an example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies? (1 point,

• The building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
• The building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires.
O King Mana Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
• The use of amulets by Muslim converts

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• The use of amulets by Muslim converts

One example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies is the use of amulets by Muslim converts. In many African societies, amulets were believed to have protective powers and were an integral part of traditional African religions. When African societies converted to Islam, some individuals continued to wear amulets as a way to combine their traditional beliefs with their new Islamic faith. This blending of cultural practices demonstrates the syncretism between traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies.