5 Questions
What were the primary components of Mongol armies?
Mongol armies were chiefly composed of cavalry.
What were the main weapons used by the Mongols in battle?
They relied mainly on bows and arrows.
In what type of terrain were Mongol armaments and tactics more suited?
Mongol armaments and tactics were more suited to open plains and flat countries than to mountainous and wooded regions.
How did the Mongols secure assistance for the siege of walled cities?
They frequently secured assistance from artisans and engineers of technically advanced conquered peoples such as Chinese, Persians, and Arabs.
What were some factors contributing to the overwhelming success of Mongol expeditions?
Skilful use of spies and propaganda, superior strategy and tactics, and high degree of mobility and speed due to cavalry.
Test your knowledge of military practices during Mongolian times with this quiz. Learn about the amazing military achievements of the Mongols under Genghis Khan and his successors, their superior strategy, tactics, and the composition of their armies. See how their mobility, speed, and organizational skills led to their success.
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