Aim : How did Kublai Khan encourage foreign trade?
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Transcript of Aim : How did Kublai Khan encourage foreign trade?
Do Now:As an American, do you believe foreign trade is
important in your life why or why not? Use specific examples!
Aim: How did Kublai Khan encourage foreign trade?
Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan who conquered China, Korea, Tibet & Vietnam
Yuan Dynasty – the Chinese name for Kublai Khan’s dynasty in China
Marco Polo – an Italian merchant, who traveled to Kublai Khan’s Yuan Dynasty in China. His writings introduced Europeans to the beauty & riches of China
Vocabulary
1. We will read the front of the handout together. Highlight/underline the important information as you read along
2. Answer the 3 questions on your own in COMPLETE SENTENCES
Activity #1
With your partner- Answer Documents 1-3 in COMPLETE SENTENCES!
DO NOT MOVE ON TO THE
SUMMARY QUESTION YET!
Activity #2
Why do you think Kublai Khan was open to foreign trade? (Think about the benefits)Use information from the documents to
back up your answer (Example: As seen in document 1…)
Summary