Which best describes the thirteenth century invaders and conquerors of Russia?

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They were Mongols who leveled cities, looted treasures, and massacred entire populations.

They were Mongols who leveled cities, looted treasures, and massacred entire populations.

They were Chinese armies who gained trust by using native Russians in government and adopted Russian customs.

They were Chinese armies who gained trust by using native Russians in government and adopted Russian customs.

They were Byzantines who introduced serfdom, raised taxes, and massacred thousands of people.

They were Byzantines who introduced serfdom, raised taxes, and massacred thousands of people.

They were Muslims who introduced Islam and brought Arabic art, science, and architectural styles.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the thirteenth-century invaders and conquerors of Russia is:

They were Mongols who leveled cities, looted treasures, and massacred entire populations.

The Mongols, specifically the Golden Horde, invaded Russia in the early 13th century, causing widespread destruction and significant changes to Russian society and politics.