Which statement best explains the impact of Islam on religious practice in the Mali Empire?

Question

A: Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions.
B: All people were forced to adopt Islam exclusively.
C: Once introduced to Islam, people abandoned all of the traditional religions of the empire.
D: Common people chose to convert to Islam, while the nobility chose to practice traditional religions.

Answer 1

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