The Mongol Empire at its height stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. This implies that (option B) correctly describes the extent of the Mongol empire.
The Mongol empire was created in 1206 and it stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. The empire was led by Genghis Khan.
Further Explanation
The Mongol empire came into existence because of the unity that existed between the numerous nomadic tribes under the control of Genghis Khan. The empire expanded and experienced rapid growth under his control.
After Genghis Khan died in 1227, the empire became divided; it was split into four khanates. The empire was divided because the children and the grandchildren were fighting as to who should be next in line to succeed Genghis Khan after his demise.
However, in 1229, Ogedei, Genghis Khan's third son was elected as his father’s successor. During his reign, he expanded the Mongol empire and also created a new city as the capital of the empire.
The empire was divided into four and these include
- The Khanate of the Golden Horde,
- The Ilkhanate (Middle East)
- The Chagatai Khanate (Central Asia)
- The Khanate of the Great Khan (Mongolia, China, and East Asia)
Thus, The Mongol Empire stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean
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