4) Which statement best describes the effect of the bubonic plague on the Mongol territories? (Lesson 3)(1 point)

Responses

The bubonic plague politically weakened the divided territories and made them easier to overthrow.
The bubonic plague politically weakened the divided territories and made them easier to overthrow.

The bubonic plague had little effect on the Mongol territories because they had already been exposed to it.
The bubonic plague had little effect on the Mongol territories because they had already been exposed to it.

The bubonic plague strengthened trade between Asia and Europe because both needed key goods.
The bubonic plague strengthened trade between Asia and Europe because both needed key goods.

The bubonic plague weakened European neighbors and made it easier for the Mongols to invade Europe.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the effect of the bubonic plague on the Mongol territories is:

The bubonic plague politically weakened the divided territories and made them easier to overthrow.

This response captures the idea that the outbreak of the plague had significant political and social ramifications, leading to a weakening of those in power and affecting the stability of the Mongol territories.