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captainjonesify

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Why are the writings of William of Rubruck (ca. 1215ca. 1295) of such importance to modern-day scholars?
 
  a. Mongols did not have a writing system.
  b. They contain detailed, accurate descriptions of Mongolian life and provide an example of cultural exchange.
  c. Rubruck wrote of his experiences as a lifelong prisoner of the Mongols.
  d. All Mongolian histories have been destroyed by Christians and Muslims.
  e. Mongolian texts involve only lists and records.

Question 2

The Yongle emperor was viewed by many as
 
  a. the emperor who vanquished the Mongols from Chinese borders.
  b. the best military emperor of the Ming dynasty.
  c. a usurper.
  d. the founder of the Ming dynasty.
  e. a Chinese Christopher Columbus.


Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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captainjonesify

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Reply #2 on: Jul 4, 2018
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