Which were the Chinese people seeking freedom from during the thirteenth and fourteenth century

Mongol rule

Explanation:

"Zhu joined a band of rebels battling to drive the hated Mongols out of his land."

The correct answer is A. religious persecution

The mongol rule occurred at the same time but was not as important as religious persecution. Muslim rule was common earlier during the 6th century, while intellectual oppression was not a recurring issue.