Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the spread of knowledge under Mongol rule?
A. Mongol rulers encouraged scholarship in a variety of fields, from astronomy to agriculture.
B. Mongol rulers only invested in scholarship that would advance their military exploits.
C. Due to constant warfare, the exchange of knowledge in Mongol-controlled regions was limited.
D. Mongol rulers encouraged scholarship, but only among ethnic Turko-Mongols.
Answer: A
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