Question

What was the most significant cause of the Ilkhanate’s collapse?
a. The Ilkhanate collapsed because the ruler did not have a male heir.
b. The Ilkhanate collapsed because of internal revolts by the Han Chinese.
c. The Ilkhanate collapsed because of the its support of Sufism.
d. The Ilkhanate collapsed because it was devastated by the bubonic plague.

Answer 1

The most significant cause of the Ilkhanate's collapse was **d. The Ilkhanate collapsed because it was devastated by the bubonic plague.** The bubonic plague had a profound impact on the region, leading to significant population declines and weakening the political structure of the Ilkhanate.