The available options are:
A. a revival of trade on the overland Silk Roads
B. transfers of scientific and technological knowledge
C. the initial diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity to East Asia
D. the spread of pathogens across Eurasia, including the bubonic plague
Answer:
C. the initial diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity to East Asia
Explanation:
Mongol conquests in the region of Eurasia was around the 13th and 14th century. The conquests of a large expanse of territories in this region lead to a lot of things, amongst which are:
1. Renewal of trade on the overland Silk Roads
2. Transfer of scientific and technological knowledge
3. The spread of pathogens across Eurasia, including the bubonic plague
However, the initial diffusion of Buddhism and Christianity to East Asia was reported to be as early as from the 7th century, long before the time of Mongol conquests.
