Asked by Antoinette Trice on Sep 27, 2024

What brought an end to the production of terracotta figures that had been ongoing at Djenne in the years between 1100 and 1500?

A) Severe drought
B) Arrival of Christianity
C) Wars among the peoples of Mali
D) Arrival of Islam

Djenne

An ancient city in Mali known for its distinctive mud-brick architecture, notably the Great Mosque of Djenné, a landmark of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style.

Terracotta Figures

Clay-based sculptures that are fired to become hard, often associated with historical or cultural artifacts, such as the Terracotta Army of China.

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