Question

Before the Mongolian invasions, armies were intimidated when they faced an army larger in than themselves. Why did the people in neighboring regions learn to fear Genghis Khan's relatively small armies?

Answer 1

Answer:

Genghis Khan was ruthless and very efficient when conducting scare tactics. His army was on horses, nimble and ready to surprise attack with swift strikes and to launch a hail of arrows while on the move. But most importantly he would not wage war just with soldiers but would also take hostages, torture and kill women and children and a lot more to scare his enemies into submission without too much fighting.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mongolian invaders traveled extremely quickly and were very highly trained and disciplined.

Explanation:

Usually an army is worried about being overwhelmed by the sheer number of combatants they face. However, a highly mobile force like Genghis Khan’s can also cause great fear in an enemy because they have the ability to travel quickly and to strike without warning. This fact combined with the advanced skills of Mongolian warriors produced a lethal effect, and cities often surrendered without a fight when Genghis Khan showed up.