The Mongol Empire collapsed for a number of reasons. The Mongols were nomads whose customs were suited to [___] a large empire. The Mongols in distant khanates were minorities, and many Mongol rulers in these places [___]. Some places, such as [___], cooperated with their Mongol rulers, but others rebelled, and the empire eventually fell apart.
Answer
A
conquering but not ruling
B
ruling but not conquering
C
both ruling and conquering
Explanation
The Mongols’ nomadic traditions and military strengths were well suited to conquering territory, but governing a vast empire required stable administration and managing diverse populations. So the phrase that completes the choice is “conquering but not ruling.”
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