Question

Question

Which statement best describes the effect of the bubonic plague on the Mongol territories?(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 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.
The bubonic plague weakened European neighbors and made it easier for the Mongols to invade Europe.

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

Answer 1

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

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

This statement captures the idea that the Mongols had already faced the plague earlier during their conquests and were somewhat familiar with its effects, which mitigated the impact on their territories compared to other regions.