Mali's religious identity is best described by which of the following?
A. Mali's rulers were fervent believers in Islam and undertook a vigorous campaign to convert much of Sudanic West Africa to Islam.
B. The ruler of Mali converted to Islam after the majority of his subjects adopted Islam as their preferred faith.
C. While the rulers of Mali had a great deal of respect for the Muslim faith, they retained their local religious beliefs and rejected Islam as the religion of the royal court.
D. Mali's rulers followed Islam, but they honored and incorporated many local religious beliefs and practices into the traditions of the royal court.
Answer: D
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