Fall of the Mongols Quick Check

Question

What was the most significant cause of the Ilkhanate's collapse? (1 point)
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• The Ilkhanate collapsed because of the its support of Sufism.
• The Ilkhanate collapsed because it was devastated by the bubonic plague.
• The Ilkhanate collapsed because the ruler did not have a male heir.
• The Ilkhanate collapsed because of internal revolts by the Han Chinesen

Answer 1

The most significant cause of the Ilkhanate's collapse was that it was devastated by the bubonic plague. The plague had a profound impact on the population and the economy, contributing to the decline of the Ilkhanate.