In What Way Does the "Parthian Shot" Epitomize the Military

question 21

Multiple Choice

In what way does the "Parthian shot" epitomize the military of pastoral nomads?

• A) It showed the effectiveness of the Chinese rockets borrowed by the Parthians.
• B) It showed the highly mobile horseback fighting style that was so effective on arid plains and deserts.
• C) It showed the advantages of Parthian siege engines in capturing caravan cities on the Silk Road.
• D) It showed that the Parthians had assimilated the style of warfare common to Greek and Persian armies.

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