Which of the following demonstrates the assimilation of nomadic conquerors into conquered societies during the period circa 1250–1450?

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Which of the following demonstrates the assimilation of nomadic conquerors into conquered societies during the period circa 1250–1450?

A.The Mongol adoption of Chinese administrative practices in the Yuan Dynasty
B.The Viking raids on Western Europe
C.The Seljuk Turks' conquest of Persia without cultural integration
D.The Hunnic invasions of the Roman Empire

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Correct Answer: The Mongol adoption of Chinese administrative practices in the Yuan Dynasty

During the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), the Mongols, originally nomadic conquerors, assimilated into Chinese society by adopting Confucian bureaucracy, Chinese administrative systems, and cultural practices, while retaining some Mongol traditions, exemplifying integration into a conquered society.

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