7.05 Kublai Khan

How did Genghis Khan come to power?

• By force and ruling with an iron fist

• By inheriting the empire from his grandfather

• By forming alliances with other Mongol leaders

• By winning a democratic election

Which dynasty did Kublai Khan conquer to become the ruler of all of China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

How did Kublai Khan treat the conquered people's traditional beliefs?

• He forced them to convert to Mongol beliefs

• He completely banned all traditional beliefs

• He allowed them to practice their traditional beliefs

• He only allowed certain traditional beliefs

What did Kublai Khan adopt from Chinese culture?

• Their military strategies

• Their language

• Their customs

• Their clothing style

Who advised Kublai Khan on governing the people?

• Confucian scholars

• Mongol warriors

• Foreign diplomats

• Religious leaders

What were steles used for by many leaders?

• To communicate with other leaders

• To commemorate major events

• To display their wealth

• To mark their territories

How did Kublai Khan expand the Mongol Empire?

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By forming alliances with other empires

• By conquering the Song Dynasty

• By inheriting territories from his grandfather

What was the name of the dynasty created by Kublai Khan?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

How did Kublai Khan maintain control of his empire?

• With fear

• With a strong central government

• By promoting cultural assimilation

• By establishing democratic institutions

What was the significance of Kublai Khan's conquest of the Song Dynasty?

• It marked the end of Mongol rule in China

• It established the Yuan Dynasty

• It led to a period of cultural decline

• It resulted in a power struggle within the Mongol Empire