By facilitating trade and communications throughout Eurasia,the Mongols unwittingly expedited the spread of bubonic plague.

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The Mongol empire had an extensive network of trade and travel routes that connected the East and West, including the Silk Road. This allowed for the spread of the bubonic plague, which was carried by fleas on rats, to rapidly travel from Central Asia to Europe. The increased mobility and interaction among people facilitated by the Mongols unintentionally expedited the spread of the disease.

By Facilitating Trade and Communications Throughout Eurasia,the Mongols Unwittingly Expedited