What event led to the re-opening of the silk road in the 1200's?

a. the mongols took control of large areas of asia
b. the black death stopped spreading in europe
c. the city of constantinople was captured by muslims
d. the last of the crusades came to an end

the answer is A.  the Mongols took control of large areas of Asia

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