How were the Yuan and Ilkhanate courts continuities of ‘great antiquity’

Legacy. The emergence of the Ilkhanate had an important historical impact in the Middle Eastern region. The establishment of the unified Mongol Empire had significantly eased trade and commerce across Asia. The communications between the Ilkhanate and the Yuan Dynasty headquartered in China encouraged this development.

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answer; i believe the correct answer is (favorable balance);