Which statement correctly defines the khanates of the thirteenth century?
Khanates were officials within the Mongolian government. Khanates were independent areas of the Mongol Empire. Khanates were royal descendants of Genghis Khan. Khanates were territories just outside of Mongolia.
The correct answer is ‘Khanates were territories just outside of Mongolia’. Khanates were regions of land ruled by Khans (sovereigns or military rulers) or Khagans (emperors). Khanates were primarily established by Genghis Khan and his Mongol Empire.
