Question

question 9 of 10
why were the mongols so successful in their raids of chinese towns?
a. their skill on horseback allowed them to launch surprise attacks.
b. their consumption of sheep meat made them extremely strong.
c. their gender equality gave them a larger fighting force.
d. their daoist philosophy taught them a successful strategy.

Explanation:

The Mongols' key military advantage in raiding Chinese towns was their exceptional equestrian skill, which enabled fast, unexpected attacks that caught settled Chinese forces off guard. Option B is incorrect as diet alone does not explain their raiding success; option C is inaccurate because Mongol society was not gender-equal in military recruitment for these raids; option D is wrong because the Mongols did not follow Daoist philosophy for their military strategies.

Answer:

A. Their skill on horseback allowed them to launch surprise attacks.