Week 7 & 8TOPIC: Socio-Religious Activities of the Ancient Mali EmpireBefore Islam became the predominant religion of the ancient Mali Empire, the people blended Islamic culture with traditional religion. Their traditional beliefs included ancestors' veneration, worship of many gods, belief in the spiritual and supernatural, the healing power of roots, herbs and leaves, belief in the protection, favour and wrath of their gods, prophecy, use of amulets, charms, voodoo, etc.