Question

This depiction of Mansa Musa, the ruler of Mali, could be an example of syncretism because

A) it shows both people and the written word
B) it shows both European and African objects
C) it is a work of art with different types of paint.
D) African work that shows the likeness of human form

I chose

Answer 1

B) it depicts both African and European objects.

syncretism -

The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) it shows both European and African objects.

This depiction of Mansa Musa, the ruler of Mali, could be an example of syncretism because it shows both European and African objects.

Scholars define syncretism as the fusion of two different cultures, ways of living or religious beliefs. This has happened a lot in the history of humanity when a power nation conquered a weak negation, but instead of erasing everything from the conquered nation, the victorious empire not only respects but also adopt part of the culture and tradition of the defeated country. That was the case with the ruler of the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa, the Muslim Sultan, and the syncretism that resulted from the presence of British rule.