Which statement best describes how muscovy rose to power during mongol rule?

Question

A. after the fall of the byzantine empire, eastern Orthodox chistians fled to muscovy to support their fight against the mongols
B. princes from muscovy led a centuries-long war against the mongols from their base in Novgorod
C. the Ilkhanate and yuan dynasty leaders allied with muscovy against the golden horde
D. princes from muscovy allied with mongol leaders in exchange for land and power

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how Muscovy rose to power during Mongol rule is:

D. princes from Muscovy allied with Mongol leaders in exchange for land and power.

This reflects how Muscovy, particularly under leaders like Ivan I, became influential by collaborating with the Mongols, which helped them gain resources and legitimacy, allowing them to eventually rise in power and influence after the Mongol influence waned.