What prevented the Mongols from invading Japan?
A) The Mongols feared the samurai military prowess.
B) The jungle heat prevented their horses from continuing.
C) A storm prevented them from establishing a base.
D) Mongol tactics were no match for the Japanese military technology.
E) The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the Mongol naval base.

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A storm prevented the Mongols from establishing a base and launching a full-scale invasion of Japan. This happened twice - once in 1274 and again in 1281, known as the Kamikaze (or "divine wind") typhoons.

What Prevented the Mongols from Invading Japan