What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?

Question

a. expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
b. development of a common language
c. significant increases in trade and travel
d. adoption of Confucian ideas and practice

Answer 1

The correct answer is c. significant increases in trade and travel.

The Mongol Empire, during the 1200s, facilitated the expansion of trade routes, particularly the Silk Road, which connected Europe and Asia. This led to increased trade and travel across the vast territories under Mongol control, enhancing interactions among diverse cultures and peoples.