Mongol Empire & Yuan Dynasty
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Mongol Empire & Yuan Dynasty
Essential Question 1
How did the Mongols build a vast empire that stretched from Europe to China?
They had strong leaders, a disciplined army, and conquered other empires
Essential Question 2
What features of the Chinese form of government did the Mongols adopt?
They kept the Chinese style of government (same capital, same terms, etc.)
Essential Question 3
How did the Mongols encourage trade?
They made trade routes safer, encouraged people to trade across the sea, and increased contact with foreigners (ex: Marco Polo)
Mongol Rule Yuan Dynasty founded
by Kublai Khan Power held by
Mongols or trusted foreigners, Chinese had little power
Mostly ignored ideas of Confucius (only kept idea of “meritocracy”)
Mongol Social
Pyramid
Yuan Dynasty & Trade Promoted trade along Silk Road Trade led to new foreign contacts Marco Polo’s book made
Europeans curious about China
Fall of Yuan Dynasty Successors of Kublai Khan not
interested in governing China Frequent rebellions after death of
Kublai Khan