Question

how did mongol rule most affect china?
the mongols allowed the chinese to rule for them and collected a tribute.
the mongols destroyed beijing, burning its great library to the ground.
the mongols adopted some chinese customs but gave positions of power to foreigners.
the mongols were unable to conquer and unify the chinese.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Mongols (Yuan dynasty) didn't let Chinese rule for them; they had their own administration. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Mongols didn't destroy Beijing's Great Library; they preserved some Chinese culture while ruling. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Mongols (like Kublai Khan) adopted some Chinese customs (e.g., imperial rituals) but gave power positions to foreigners (non - Chinese, like Persians, Central Asians) to limit Chinese influence. This matches historical facts.
• Option 4: Mongols conquered and unified China (established Yuan dynasty). Eliminate.

Answer:

C. The Mongols adopted some Chinese customs but gave positions of power to foreigners.