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

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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.

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

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 many individuals and communities in the Mali Empire incorporated Islamic beliefs and practices into their existing religious frameworks rather than completely abandoning their traditional religions.