Question

Why are modern-day griots important to our understanding of the history of the Mali Empire?

Most written history from the Mali Empire was propaganda, but griots traditionally passed down more accurate histories.

The early Mali didn't keep written records, so oral histories passed down by griots are a vital source of history from the period.

Because griots are unique to Mali's culture, we can determine the spread of the culture's influence through where present-day griots live.

Written histories from the early days of the empire were destroyed by invaders, but griots maintai

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

C Because griots are unique to Mali's culture, we can determine the spread of the culture's influence through where present-day griots live.