Dbq Essay On Mongols Tools

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Throughout history, Mongolians have proven to be excellent horsemen. As mentioned in document one, they made new tools like the composite bow, stirrups, wood-and-leather saddles and saddle bags to make their skills more successful. Their tools gave them major advantages when fighting. The document states, “With a range of more than 350 yards, the bow was superior to the contemporaneous [around during the same time] English longbow, whose range was only 250 yards”. This helps shows how different the two bows are and just how advanced the Mongols have made their weapons. The Mongolian army was primarily mounted archers using a compound bow made of horn, wood and sinew. The bows’ range was unmatched at the time for force and accuracy, and the …show more content…

Many tools were made by the Mongols to help them be more successful and accurate during warfare. Mongols began riding at an early age, and hunting as soon as they could hold a bow. Both Mongol horses and people were tough, agile and sturdy with great endurance. They trained to ensure they would be able to react fast and sure to any tactic of the enemy. Many of the tools they made helped them be more successful when shooting and fighting.

Throughout history, Genghis was able to reorganize his army to make it stronger and better. As it stated in document 2, “All males 15-70 served in the army [and the army consisted of] 95 units of 10,000 soldiers.” The soldiers were promoted based on their merit instead of their status. Genghis Khan used the Civil Service Exam from China that prohibits promotion based on family’s status in society. All of his soldiers showed absolute obedience to Genghis Khan and they all stayed loyal to him even though they were not paid. However, they got to keep the riches they stole from the people they conquered. Mongol warriors fought under strict discipline, and every man was subject to it, from generals to the lowest soldier. The training regimen, discipline,

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