Think about a European living in country conquered by the Mongols. Which describes a perspective about the Mongol Empire the European is most likely to have?

Question

a. The Mongols were responsible for the spread of scientific knowledge
b. The Mongols were responsible for the murder of millions of people in their conquest of European countries
c. The Mongols were responsible for developing trade between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
d. The Mongols were responsible for the unification of the Silk Road

Answer 1

A European living in a country conquered by the Mongols would likely have a perspective that reflects the immediate and negative impact of the Mongol conquests. Therefore, the option that best describes this perspective is:

b. The Mongols were responsible for the murder of millions of people in their conquest of European countries.

This perspective focuses on the violence and destruction that accompanied the Mongol invasions, which would be a prominent concern for someone living in a region affected by their conquests.