Unit 5 Lesson 19.4 Rule by Foreigners: Yuan Dynasty

Who was the Mongol leader who conquered China and established the Yuan dynasty?

• Genghis Khan
• Attila the Hun
• Alexander the Great
• Kublai Khan

Under Mongol rule, Chinese society was divided into how many classes?

• 4
• 3
• 5
• 2

Which group was at the top of the four classes of Chinese society under Mongol rule?

• Mongols
• Foreigners
• Southern Chinese
• Northern Chinese

Why did Kublai Khan end the system of civil service exams?

• He wanted to limit the number of Mongols in government
• He wanted to appoint Chinese scholars to important positions
• He did not believe in Confucian learning
• He wanted to rely on Chinese people to run his government

Who did Kublai Khan choose to fill important positions in his government?

• Mongols whom he felt he could trust
• Illiterate people
• Chinese scholars
• Foreigners

Why were trusted foreigners appointed to government positions under Mongol rule?

• They were all Europeans
• There weren't enough Mongols to fill every job
• They were more capable than Chinese people
• They were related to Kublai Khan

What was the role of Chinese scholars under Mongol rule?

• Clerks
• Important government officials
• Teachers and minor officials
• None of the above

What was the impact of the shortage of capable administrators on the Mongol government of China?

• The government became more democratic
• The government became more corrupt
• The government became more efficient
• The government became more powerful

When did the Mongol dynasty rule China?

• From 1644 to 1911
• From 1911 to 1949
• From 1368 to 1644
• From 1279 to 1368

What led to the collapse of the Mongol dynasty in China?

• Greed and corruption of officials
• Enemies among the native Chinese
• Fighting among Mongol leaders
• All of the above