Question

Read the following passage about the Mongols from Genghis Khan and the Great Mongol Empire by Frank E. Smitha : The Mongols were illiterate . . . and perhaps no more than 700,000 in number. . . . They were herdsmen on the grassy plains north of the Gobi Desert, south of Siberia’s forests. Before the year 1200, the Mongols were fragmented, moving about in small bands headed by a chief, or khan, and living in portable felt dwellings. The Mongols endured frequent deprivations [hardships] and sparse areas for grazing their animals. They frequently fought over turf, and during hard times, they occasionally raided, interested in goods rather than bloodshed. In the introduction, you heard Genghis Khan’s explanation of why the Mongols were successful conquerors in his time. Write about 50 words explaining whether or not this passage supports that explanation.

Answer 1

This passage explains why the Mongols were so successful. They were nomads who were used to hardships. Empires in Europe and Asia during that time were weak and disorganized. They could not resist the Mongol attacks and were easily defeated. This helped the Mongols conquer many lands.

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Answer 2

The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mongols acknowledged being nomadic herdsmen who converted themselves as warriors from the eastern steppe lands of Asia. Genghis Khan was able to create an empire by uniting the clans of the steppe under his leadership. The Mongols briefly ruled most of Russia, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The Mongols expanded their empire using quick and attack with an armed and disciplined army. Mongol was known as the best horseback fighter in their time. The weapon they use were bows, swords. Horses helped in rendering speed, allowed the Mongols to ride long distances in a short time.