Question

Why was trade so significant to the Mongols?​

Answer 1

Question :— Why was trade so significant to the Mongols?

Answer:—(i) The region which was occupied by Mongols lacked natural resources. The steppe region of central Asia had extreme climate. (ii) Cultivation of food was not possible there, only trade could help their survival.

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Answer 2

Cultivation of food was not possible there, only trade could help their survival. The Mongols were forced to trade as the scanty resources of the steppes did not help cultivation. So the Mongols traded with neighboring countries and it was beneficial for both the countries.