Which statement best describes the effect of the bubonic plague on the Mongol territories?

Question

A. The bubonic plague weakened European neighbors and made it easier for the Mongols to invade Europe
B. The bubonic plague politically weakened the divided territories and made the easier to overthrow
C. The bubonic plague strengthened trade between Asia and Europe because both needed key goods
D. 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:

B. The bubonic plague politically weakened the divided territories and made them easier to overthrow.

The bubonic plague contributed to the decline of the Mongol Empire by exacerbating internal divisions, creating instability, and weakening political control, which made it easier for uprisings and rival powers to challenge Mongol rule. While the plague did have various effects on trade routes and interactions with Europe, the primary impact in terms of political power and control aligns with option B.