Which statement accurately describes kublai khan?

a.
in later life, he renounced his throne and lived as a humble monk in tibet.

b.
he expanded the mongol empire by increasing trade and negotiating treaties.

c.
he closed off china from all contact with foreigners during his reign.

d.
after conquering southern china, he ruled over the largest land empire in history.

Why did the soviet union lose the cold war?

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the bay of pigs invasion? -it ended in a draw despite strong air support from the united states. -it was a partial success that to resolve the cuban missile crisis. -it was a success and created hostility between cuba and the soviet union. -it was a failure that was an embarrassment for the kennedy administration.

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a. the government decreased the price of federal land. b. each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c. the government decreased the price of federal land d. the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)