The spread of Mongol control
A. laid the political foundation for a surge in long-distance trade.
B. had little impact on trade at all.
C. resulted in a slow but permanent decline in trade.
D. stopped all trade along the old Silk Roads immediately.
E. ensured that trade only ran from west to east.
Answer: A
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