how was the Mongols' suspension of the Chinese civil service exam similar to their persecution of Chinese Daoists during the Yuan dynasty?
A. Both actions were part of Genghis Khan's original plan for China
B. Both actions were the result of Russian influence on Mongol rule
C. Both actions were attempts to suppress Chinese cultural dominance
D. Both actions led to the rise of Islam as a Major religion in China

Answer: C. Both actions were attempts to supress Chinese cultural dominance