Which of the following best describes the long-term impact of the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century?
A. Lands under Mongol control generally prospered for decades after the initial conquest.
B. Agriculture flourished in Mongol-controlled lands despite the pastoral lifestyle of the Mongolian rulers.
C. Though some territories recovered relatively quickly from Mongol invasions, many lands suffered economic decline and population decrease for decades after the Mongol conquests.
D. Wealthy aristocrats tended to suffer at the hands of the Mongols far more than peasants, resulting in a freer peasantry in many Mongol-controlled regions.
Answer: C
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