Both the invasion of the Roman Empire by Hannibal (217 BCE) and Ghenghis Khans invasion of China in the 13th century were made possible by this weather phenomenon.
- Typhoons stopping naval forces from defending the invaded countries
- Hurricanes deterred defending troops from meeting the enemy before they could get a foothold
- The freezing of marshlands and rivers allowing mounted troops to invade
- Unusually high temperatures causing grave illnesses on the defending troops
Answer
The correct answer is C) The freezing of marshlands and rivers allowing mounted troops to invade.
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