Through the Use of Terror, the Mongols

question 28

Multiple Choice

Through the use of terror, the Mongols

• A)easily overran all enemies.
• B)often were able to cow enemies into surrendering without a fight.
• C)sometimes frightened even themselves.
• D)were so successful in defeating opponents that they no longer had to use weapons.
• E)frightened all of their enemies into thinking they were from Hell.

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