Why Was Promoting International Commerce Important to the Mongols

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why was promoting international commerce important to the Mongols?

• A) They saw commercial activities as an honorable occupation.
• B) They wanted to extract wealth from civilizations by taxing trade.
• C) Most of what they produced was in high demand in distant markets.
• D) They wanted to create a global market for their products.

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