What was the nature of urbanization within the Mali Empire?
a. The "cities" of Mali were essentially religious and palace complexes that lacked populations of specialists other than men devoted to religious observances.
b. Mali possessed "port cities" along the Niger River such as Jenne and Timbuktu, which flourished both commercially and culturally.
c. Few mosques were ever built in Malinke cities, which led to a gradual decline in urban areas.
d. As a conquest empire, Mali possessed garrison cities for its soldiers, but failed to develop commercial centers.
e. Mali failed to develop cities prior to the rise of a strong monarchy under Sundiata.
Answer: B