Which of the following statements concerning the agricultural economy of Mali is most accurate?
a. Land in Mali was owned communally and farmed in clan groups.
b. Because of the early introduction of iron working in Mali's culture, the agricultural economy was able to take advantage of extremely advanced technology.
c. Because of the poor soil, the majority of the people of Mali abandoned agriculture for trade.
d. Metal plows were used frequently and helped spread agriculture throughout the imperial states.
e. The farmers of Mali were barely able to provide the basic foods that supported the imperial states.
Answer: E