The Yuan Dynasty

Yuan Dynasty

7.05 ​Describe Kublai Khan’s conquest of China, and explain how he was able to maintain control of the Yuan Empire

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​7.06 Summarize the effects of the Mongolian empires on the Silk Roads, including the importance of Marco Polo’s travels on the spread of Chinese technology and Eurasian trade.

​China Today

Essential Questions

1. How did Kublai Khan maintain control of China after conquering the Song Dynasty?

2. How did Marco Polo assist in the spread of Chinese technology and trade with Europe?

-Completed the Conquest of China by defeating what was left of the Song Dynasty

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-Became the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty​

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- United all of China for the first time in over 300 years​

​Kublai Khan

Open Ended

Discuss with your partner and answer the following question:

How would you generate a plan to keep the people of China from revolting against their new Mongol rulers?

Open Ended

What would the result be if the Mongols forced the people of China to adapt to their way of life?

Cultural Diffusion

​the spreading out and merging of pieces from different cultures

Cultural Diffusion

​the spreading out and merging of pieces from different cultures

​How is this image an example of cultural diffusion?

Mongols practiced Buddhism and were respectful of religious freedom in China.

​Religion

Mongol rulers did not use the civil service exam, but they did respect Confucianism and placed leaders in power who showed skill as a wise leader.

​Government

​Mongols protected the Silk Road and traded goods like gunpowder and silk with Europe.

​Trade/Wealth

​The Mongols and Chinese Culture

The Silk Road

​With your partner, complete the Silk Road worksheet, questions 1-5.

Multiple Choice

Which Mongol (Yuan Dynasty) ruler accepted Marco Polo into their court?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Empress Wu

• Emperor Wendi

Yuan Dynasty

7.05 ​Describe Kublai Khan’s conquest of China, and explain how he was able to maintain control of the Yuan Empire.

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​7.06 Summarize the effects of the Mongolian empires on the Silk Roads, including the importance of Marco Polo’s travels on the spread of Chinese technology and Eurasian trade.

Multiple Select

Kublai Khan was able to maintain control of China by...

• allowing religious freedom for the people of China.

• placing wise leaders in power, a practice of Confucianism.

• creating a stable economy by protecting the Silk Road.

• enforcing harsh laws against all non-Mongol citizens.

Multiple Choice

Who was responsible for the spread of information about paper money, coal, steel, and gunpowder to Europe?

• Kublai Khan

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Khan

• Empress Wu

Open Ended

What is the relationship between Marco Polo and the trade of goods between Europe and Asia?