The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) was a period in Chinese history when the country was ruled by the Mongols. It was established by Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan.
Think of the Yuan Dynasty like a foreign exchange student coming to your school and becoming class president. They bring different ideas and ways of doing things, but they're still part of the school's overall system.
Mongol Empire: This is the empire created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century that became one of the largest empires in world history, stretching from Eastern Europe to East Asia.
Kublai Khan: He was a Mongolian leader who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China.
Genghis Khan: The founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became one of the largest contiguous empires after his death.
Which traveler was known for recording his voyage to China and his time with Kublai Khan during the Yuan Dynasty?
In what region was the Yuan Dynasty established?
What was a unique feature of the political system in the Yuan Dynasty that differed from other dynasties in China during 1200-1450?
Who were primarily responsible for facilitating trade along The Silk Road during the Yuan dynasty?
What was a significant economic change in China brought about by Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty (1279–1368)?
What common factor directly contributed to both the rise of Mali empire in West Africa and Yuan dynasty in China during this period?
What major development did Kublai Khan contribute to during his reign over the Yuan Dynasty?
How did Kublai Khan’s establishment of Yuan Dynasty change Chinese society?
What changes may be observed if Confucianism didn't get state support during Yuan dynasty?
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