Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty

The video explores the Mongol Empire's expansion under Genghis Khan, the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty by Kublai Khan, and the significant trade and cultural exchanges during this period. It highlights Marco Polo's travels and the eventual decline of the Mongol Empire due to economic issues and rebellions.

What was the primary reason for the Mongols' ability to create the largest continuous land empire in history?

• Their diplomatic skills

• Their economic policies

• Their military tactics

• Their advanced technology

Which regions did Kublai Khan focus on expanding after becoming the Great Khan?

• Mongolia, Korea, Tibet, and Northern China

• Europe and Africa

• India and Southeast Asia

• The Middle East and North Africa

What significant achievement did Kublai Khan accomplish in 1279?

• He invented gunpowder

• He discovered America

• He established the Yuan Dynasty

• He conquered Japan

How did the Yuan Dynasty impact foreign trade?

• It restricted trade with other nations

• It opened up Asia to greater foreign contacts and trade

• It banned all foreign merchants from entering China

• It focused solely on domestic trade

Who was the famous European traveler that visited Kublai Khan's court?

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was the outcome of Marco Polo's travels in China?

• He wrote a book that became popular in Europe

• He became the emperor of China

• He discovered a new trade route

• He was imprisoned by Kublai Khan

What natural event helped the Japanese repel the Mongol invasions?

• A divine wind or kamikaze

• A tsunami

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

What were some of the factors that led to the decline of the Yuan Dynasty?

• Heavy spending and internal strife

• Increased trade and prosperity

• Successful military campaigns

• Strong leadership and governance

When did the Yuan Dynasty finally collapse?

• 1330

• 1480

• 1368

• 1279

Which part of the Mongol Empire remained in power the longest?

• The Yuan Dynasty in China

• The Ilkhanate in Persia

• The Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia

• The Golden Horde in Russia