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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ottoman and Mughal Empires

Question 2 • NY-Global History and Geography I

What is Mali’s greatest characteristic, according to Ibn Battuta?

Answer
A
its wealth
B
its universities
C
its safe and just society
D
its desire for travel

Explanation

Ibn Battuta praised Mali for the safety and justice people experienced there. He described travelers as having little fear of robbery or violence, reflecting the society’s order and fair rule. So Mali’s greatest characteristic was its safe and just society, not simply its wealth or universities.

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