Question

Why was the Mongols' sheep-based economy unstable?
A.Droughts and long winters sometimes ravaged the herds.
B.Inbreeding caused the herds to weaken and die out.
C.Chinese raiders often stole entire herds of sheep.
D.Other nations would not trade for the Mongols' sheep

Answer 1

The mongols sheep-based economy was unstable because : A. Droughts and long winters sometimes ravaged the herds.
Which mean that the mongols wouldn't have enough supply of foods or trading products during the winter period, which make it really unstable. Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Droughts and long winters sometimes ravaged the herds.  

Explanation:

The Mongol social structure, economy, culture, and language indicated next to no change over many centuries.

They were essentially nomadic pastoralists who were brilliant horsemen and traveled with their herds of sheep, goats, dairy cattle, and steeds over the fields of the steppes of Central Asia.