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Mongol Empire — Unit test

Question 5 • World History Q2 - Reid - 6220 - 2026/27

What enabled the Mongols to invade Kiev?

Answer
A
Russian rulers were not strong enough to reunify Kiev.
B
The element of surprise worked in the Mongols’ favor.
C
Kiev’s territory was far too enormous to defend.
D
The Russian military gave up and surrendered.

Explanation

Kievan Rus was divided among rival Russian princes, who failed to unite their forces against the Mongols. That political division made it easier for the Mongols to conquer Kiev. The best choice is “Russian rulers were not strong enough to reunify Kiev.”

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