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Read the passage carefully.
The king adorns himself like a woman (wearing necklaces) round his neck and (bracelets) on his forearms, and he puts on a high cap decorated with gold and wrapped in a turban of fine cotton. He sits in audience or to hear grievances against officials in a domed pavilion around which stand ten horses covered with gold-embroidered materials. Behind the king stand ten pages holding shields and swords decorated with gold, and on his right are the sons of the (vassal) kings of his country wearing splendid garments and their hair plaited with gold.
–The Book of Routes and Realms,

Which statement best describes Mansa Musa, the king depicted in this passage?

Mansa Musa was rich, and he liked to show his wealth.
Mansa Musa was rich, but he was also very humble.
Mansa Musa spent Mali’s wealth, leading to its downfall.
Mansa Musa was poor, and the kingdom suffered because of it.

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