Question

which statement about the mongols is supported by the information in the map?
a. the yuan dynasty kept china isolated from outside influence.
b. most of the chinese people lived in the river valleys.
c. the city of samarkand was part of the yuan empire.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option based on the map. The map shows trade - routes and the extent of the Yuan Empire. Option A is incorrect as the map shows trade connections, indicating China was not isolated. Option B has no evidence in the map about where Chinese people lived. Option C is correct as Samarkand is outside the shaded area representing the Yuan Empire.

Answer:

C. The city of Samarkand was part of the Yuan Empire.