Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty

What factors contributed to Kublai Khan’s success as emperor? Select the two correct answers.

• Adopted Chinese customs and traditions

• Tolerance of other cultures and religions

• Established a strong central government by promoting his most loyal family members

• Invention of the concept of siege engines

• Focused on military training; all boys from age 9 had to serve in the military

What challenges did Kublai Khan face in maintaining control of the Yuan Empire, and how did he address them? Select the two correct answers.

• Resistance of the Chinese people

• Threat of rebellion within his own court

• He only promoted people in government based on popularity

• He forced the Chinese people to follow the Mongolian way of life; they had to assimilate to Mongolian culture and abandon all of their past cultural norms

• His use of paper currency caused inflation and an unstable economy

Who was Kublai Khan? Select the best answer.

• The fifth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China

• A Mongol general who conquered China

• The founder of the Song Dynasty in China

• A Chinese scholar who became a high government official under the Yuan Dynasty

Kublai Khan was known for using traditional Mongolian warfare tactics like _______________ and _______________. (PICK TWO)

• calvary attacks

• naval warfare

• psychological warfare

• airplane attacks

He also used new warfare tactics called _______________.

• naval warfare

• guerrilla warfare

• long-range missiles

• siege warfare

In an effort to fight rebellion in his government, Kublai Khan promoted people based on (a)   alone, instead of family connections.

Kublai Khan was the grandson of (a)   .

The Yuan Dynasty was a time of cultural and economic decline.

• True

• False

Kublai Khan was tolerant of varying religions and cultures.

• True

• False

During his rule, Kublai Khan banned most art forms.

• True

• False