WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Unlike Sundiata, most of Mali’slater rulers were
A
Muslim.
B
considered to be gods by theirfollowers.
C
Christian.
D
from the empires north of theSahara Desert.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali) was the ruler of the kingdom of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. During his reign, Mali was one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and Mansa Musa was among the richest individuals in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is very clear in this time period that Islam is the common religion however throughout the epic there are several references to God, witches, superstitions, and magic.

Detailed explanation-3: -After Sundiata, the most famous ruler of the Mali empire is Mansa Kankan Musa I, who came to power several decades after the death of his legendary predecessor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Islam was important to the Mali Empire. The Mansas, or kings, had converted to Islam, but did not force their people to convert. Most people practiced a version of Islam combining local traditions with Islamic beliefs.

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