After conquering the urban centers of central asia, mongol troops were ordered to stay and occupy the conquered lands.

a. true

b. false

someone else already posted the question, but the answers were conflicting.

This is false.

Explanation:

The Mongols continued their ruthless campaigns of conquest and domination after taking major cities and establishing their own kingdoms in Central Asia. They went  on to Europe, conquering Russia and part of the Balkans, being stopped in Poland.  Other horde pushed further toward the Middle East and India in pursuit of new conquests.

did you check the study guide?

the border between arizona and new mexico is a thin, black line; this indicates a state boundary.

its correct: it's a thin line, and it's a state boundary, correct