Mongol Battle Tactics!

1. What was a key advantage of the Mongol army's tactics?

• a. Heavy armor

• b. Mobility and long-range fire power

• c. Large numbers of infantry

• d. Use of elephants

2. How did the Mongols maximize damage to their enemies?

• By engaging in open field battles exclusively.
• By shooting arrows from a distance and doing surprise attacks.

• By charging directly into battle

• By using the infantry.

What type of bow was commonly used by the Mongols?

• a. Longbow

• b. Recurve bow

• c. Crossbow

• d. Composite recurve bow

What was the estimated combat range of the Mongol's bows according to historian Timothy May?

• a. 10 meters

• b. 30 meters

• c. 170 meters

• d. 530 meters

Why were Mongolian horses considered vital to their military tactics?

• a. They were the fastest horses available

• b. They were smaller and more adaptable to the steppe

• c. They could carry heavy loads

• d. They were trained to fight alongside soldiers

3. What was the caracole tactic?

• a. A feigned retreat to trick the enemy

• b. A wave of horsemen shooting arrows while circling

• c. A direct charge into enemy lines with infantry

• d. A tactic to avoid battle altogether

What was the purpose of the feigned retreat tactic?

• a. To retreat and regroup

• b. To lure the enemy into a trap

• c. To create chaos among the enemy ranks

• d. To conserve resources

Contrary to popular belief, what kind of calvary WAS in fact also used by the Mongols?

• Light cavalry
• Siege cavalry
• Armored cavalry
• Heavy cavalry

While fighting in ________ heavy calvary was used often by the Mongols

The Mongols perform their poorest against which enemy?

• Enemies that use the same tactics

• The Vietnamese

• Enemies that fight with wild animals

• Enemies that fight with slaves