Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?

(1) Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca.

(2) Mali would have flourished without Mansa

Musa’s influence.

(3) Mali’s economy was based on the gold and

salt trade.

(4) Timbuktu became a center for Islamic

learning.

Verified Answer :

"(2) Mali would have flourished without Mansa Musa’s influence" is an opinion rather than a fact since there is no way of proving that this would have happened.

Answer:

(2) Mali would have flourished without Mansa Musa’s influence.

Explanation:

Looks more like an opinion than fact, and is the most sensible answer.