What was one reason for Genghis Khan’s success as a military leader?
A.
He ruthlessly destroyed all Mongol clans except his own.
B.
He organized the Mongol Army into an efficient fighting force.
C.
He built goodwill by treating conquered peoples with mercy.
D.
He divided his empire into four military districts called khanates.
The correct answer is B. Genghis Khan's success as a military leader can be attributed to his ability to organize the Mongol Army into an efficient fighting force.
To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options:
Option A states that Genghis Khan ruthlessly destroyed all Mongol clans except his own. However, this is not a reason for his success as a military leader. In fact, Genghis Khan was successful in uniting the Mongol clans and forming a strong alliance, which contributed to his military achievements.
Option C suggests that Genghis Khan built goodwill by treating conquered peoples with mercy. While it is true that Genghis Khan was known for his disciplined and organized rule, he also employed a combination of diplomacy, terror, and strategic military tactics. The emphasis on treating conquered peoples with mercy is not a significant factor in his military success.
Option D mentions that Genghis Khan divided his empire into four military districts called khanates. While this division was indeed a part of Genghis Khan's administration and governance, it is not the primary reason for his military success. The division into khanates came about as a means of governing his vast empire efficiently, rather than directly contributing to military achievements.
By process of elimination, we are left with option B: He organized the Mongol Army into an efficient fighting force. Genghis Khan's ability to establish a disciplined and highly organized military force, taking advantage of tactics such as swift cavalry maneuvers and effective communication systems, played a pivotal role in his successful military campaigns.