Use the map to answer the question.

The physical geography of the area played a role in the areas the Mongols were able to occupy. Use the map to identify a country the Mongols were unable to conquer.

(1 point)
Responses

Japan
Japan

China
China

Persia
Persia

Russia

1 answer

Based on historical accounts, the Mongols were unable to conquer Japan primarily due to geographical challenges, including the sea that separated Japan from the mainland and the typhoons (known as "kamikaze" or divine winds) that thwarted their invasion attempts. Therefore, the correct response is:

Japan