After the death of Kublai Khan, China had several emperors whose reigns were very short. In time, they lost influence over the people and the other Mongol regions and became very weak. The native Han Chinese outnumbered the Mongol invaders and within a century, the Yuan Dynasty came to an end.

What was a result of the end of the Yuan Dynasty?
A.
China broke into hundreds of small provinces, each ruled by an elected leader.
B.
The Mongols tightened their grip on power, destroying cities, and killing millions.
C.
The Mongols fled to Mongolia after being defeated by rebellious Chinese forces.
D.
All contact with Europe ended with the closing of the trade routes through Asia.