What was the most notable aspect of the kingdom of Mali?
A) The strong Muslim group that founded the empire.
B) Mali's great wealth that was based on gold.
C) Its adoption of a very strict form of Islam.
D) Mali's takeover of Ghana's vast gold holdings.
E) Its strong reliance on taxes imposed on traders traveling through the kingdom.
B
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