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

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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.

1 answer

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 reality that, while Islam was introduced and many individuals and communities converted, elements of traditional religions persisted and often merged with Islamic practices.