The Mongols invaded Korea, known as Goryeo at the time, on several occasions between the years of 1231 and 1270. Which statement is true of those invasions?

A.
The Mongols lost nearly all of their soldiers to a superior Korean army.
B.
The Mongol forces were destroyed by a typhoon off the Korean coast.
C.
Korea defeated the Mongols with the help of the Chinese military.
D.
Korea was ruled by the Mongol Yuan Dynasty for many years.

1 answer

D. Korea was ruled by the Mongol Yuan Dynasty for many years.

This statement is true. After several invasions, Goryeo (Korea) ultimately succumbed to Mongol rule, and from the mid-13th century until the end of the 14th century, Korea was under the influence and control of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty.