Question

1. why did trade flourish across asia under the mongol empire?

religious conversion of indian merchants opened spice markets.
peaceful relations among mongol leaders encouraged safe travel.
economic sanctions on african goods created industrial monopolies.
political alliances with european monarchs blocked outside competition.
clear all

Explanation:

To determine why trade flourished under the Mongol Empire, we analyze each option:

• The first option about religious conversion of Indian merchants is incorrect as Mongol trade flourishing wasn't primarily due to this.
• The second option: The Mongol Empire established the Pax Mongolica, a period of relative peace among Mongol - ruled territories. This peaceful environment (among Mongol leaders) allowed for safe travel along trade routes like the Silk Road, which encouraged trade.
• The third option: Economic sanctions on African goods are irrelevant to trade in Asia under the Mongols.
• The fourth option: Political alliances with European monarchs blocking outside competition is not accurate as the Mongols' trade flourishing was more about internal peace and infrastructure, not blocking competition via European alliances.

Answer:

B. Peaceful relations among Mongol leaders encouraged safe travel.