How did the Mongol conquest affect China’s economy? Select the two correct answers.

Question

Sea trade increased greatly.
Merchants were taxed more heavily.
The port of Quanzhou was closed.
The Silk Road was reopened.
Foreign traders were banned.

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the effects of the Mongol conquest on China's economy are:

1. Sea trade increased greatly. - The Mongol Empire promoted maritime trade, leading to increased sea trade routes and interactions with foreign traders.

2. The Silk Road was reopened. - The Mongols revitalized and secured the Silk Road trade routes, facilitating the movement of goods, ideas, and culture across Asia and into Europe.