Which of the following best describes the Malian state?
A. The emperor of Mali was a powerful ruler who extracted tribute from surrounding chiefs, much like the Mongols did in Russia.
B. Malian society was relatively egalitarian, and the emperor ruled as a type of "first among equals."
C. Mali was ruled by a merchant council in charge of the vast gold trade that passed across the Sahara.
D. The emperor of Mali, though wealthy, refrained from great displays of wealth and lived humbly compared to other powerful rulers of the day.
Answer: A
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