7-4 The Yuan & Ming Dynasties

One of the reasons the Mongols were successful conquerors was

• They live in yurts.

• Their skill at horse and bow.

• Their ability to read and write.

• They valued Chinese government.

Made the Great Wall stronger and more elaborate, the way we see it today.

• Ming

• Yuan

• Han

• Qing

Which dynasty did not trust the Chinese to be a part of the government and relied on foreigners?

• Yuan

• Ming

• Song

• Sui

Who was the Mongol emperor of the Yuan dynasty?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Mr. Givens

What dynasty came after the Yuan dynasty?

• The Tang dynasty
• The Song dynasty
• The Ming dynasty
• The Qing dynasty

In the beginning, who took control of the Mongols?

• Genghis Khan
• Kublai Khan
• Zhu Yuanzhang
• All of the above

The Ming emperors built  what for themselves?

• Forbidden City
• a new capital city
• new pleasure boats like the Sui
• new weapons

The Forbidden City was built 

•  for the emperor, his family and servants
• for the Mongol Khans
• to promote trade
• for defense against invaders

Zheng He

• was great Mongol leader
• was the greatest Ming emperor
• defeated the  Mongols in China
• was the leader of the Ming Treasure Fleet and a great mariner (sailor)

This Italian traveled to the court of Kublai Khan and wrote of his journeys.

• Emperor Yongle
• Kublai Khan
• Marco Polo
• Genghis Khan