Question

Which of the following describes a difference between the Mongol Empire immediately following Genghis Khan's death and the empire immediately following Kublai Khan's death?   A.

After Genghis Khan died, the Mongol Empire remained a unified state. After Kublai Khan died, the empire was divided.   B.

After Genghis Khan died, the pax Mongolica began. After Kublai Khan died, the pax Mongolica ended.
  C. After Genghis Khan died, the Mongol Empire shrank. After Kublai Khan died, it grew rapidly.  
D. After Genghis Khan died, the Chinese were able to capture most of the Mongol territory. After Kublai Khan died, the Mongols recaptured it.

Answer 1

A - after Genghis Khan died, the Mongol Empire remained a unified state. But after Kublai Khan died, the empire was divided. This happened because at the time the Mongol empire was incredibly big which also required intense rule over it. Following Kublai Khan, this wasn't to be found.

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Answer 2

The correct answer here would be A - after Genghis Khan died, the Mongol Empire remained a unified state. But after Kublai Khan died, the empire was divided. This happened because at the time the Mongol empire was incredibly big which also required intense rule over it. Following Kublai Khan, this wasn't to be found.