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