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Bell Work. Where in Asia did the Mongols live? (Looking for specific name of the place, don’t be general) How did the Mongols treat their subjects? List two characteristics of Genghis Khan that led to his success as a conqueror. . Kublai Khan and the Mongol Empire. Kublai Khan.

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  1. Bell Work • Where in Asia did the Mongols live? (Looking for specific name of the place, don’t be general) • How did the Mongols treat their subjects? • List two characteristics of Genghis Khan that led to his success as a conqueror.

  2. Kublai Khan and the Mongol Empire

  3. Kublai Khan • The grandson of Genghis Khan. • Kublai Khan declared himself the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire in 1260. • His region of the Mongol Empire controlled Mongolia, Korea, Tibet and Northern China. • His goal was to conquer all of China.

  4. The Great Khan in China • Kublai Khan took over all of China by 1279 • Founded the Yuan Dynasty (he was Emperor) • Kublai Khan was successful in China because: • He united China (which hadn’t happened in 300 years) • Helped build greater contacts and trade with foreigners • Tolerated Chinese culture & made few changes to their system of government

  5. Mongols Rule in China • The Mongols and Chinese had different ways of life. • The Mongols lived apart from the Chinese, and followed different laws. • Kept the Chinese out of high level government positions. • But they kept the Chinese in local government positions. • Did this so he could receive advice from Chinese advisors in regards to Chinese problems. “I have heard that one can conquer the empire on horseback, but one cannot govern it on horseback.” -Chinese Advisor to Kublai Khan

  6. Mongols Rule in China • Kublai Khan wanted China to grow economically • He extended the Grand Canal 135 miles north to Beijing. • He also created 1,100 miles of paved highway, from Hangzhou to Beijing.

  7. Marco Polo: Friend of Khan • Marco Polo was a young Venetian trader. • Traveled the silk roads to China with his father and uncle. • Reached Kublai Khan’s court around 1275 A.D. • Spoke several Asian languages so Kublai Khan hired him to work for the government and travel across China. • After he traveled back to Europe, he told people his story of how magnificent China was. • This grew peoples’ interest in China.

  8. Mongol Rule Ends in China • Near the end of Kublai Khan’s rule, the Mongol government began to make mistakes. • Tried to expand the empire further but was defeated when he tried to invade Japan and Vietnam. • Too much spending on wars, public works, and luxuries for the Emperor burdened the Chinese treasury. • Chinese resentment for the Mongols began because the Chinese were overtaxed.

  9. The Great Khan Dies • Kublai Khan dies in 1294 and his *successors are not able to resolve China’s issues. • Chinese rebellions began in 1300’s • Floods, famine, and disease all increased. • Economic problems occurred within the region. • Government corruption was rampant. • Chinese rebels finally overthrow Mongols in 1368.

  10. The Mongol Empire Declines • As the Chinese rebellion finalized, the other regions of the Mongol Empire were losing control of their territories. • The fall of the Yuan dynasty marked the finish of Mongol Empire in Eastern Europe and Asia.

  11. Activity: Writing in Perspective You may choose to act as Kublai Khan or a Chinese politician. Your goal is to write a letter that convinces the other person to see your point of view. • You are trying to get the Chinese to want to continue being a part of the Mongol Empire. • Explain to the Chinese how they are benefitting from being under your control. • Try to persuade your audience by elaborating on the benefits of Mongol rule. You must discuss three benefits that impact China. • Pages 335-337 will help. • You are trying to convince Kublai Khan and the Mongols to change their policies or to leave China. • Explain to Kublai Khan what policies have hurt China. • Try to persuade your audience by elaborating on the harmful effects of Mongol rule. You must discuss three of the effects and how they impact your people. • Pages 336 & 337 will help. If you are Kublai Khan… If you are a Chinese politician… *This letter needs to be at least one half page in length. DO NOT just list your points, go into depth with them by writing paragraphs. You are encouraged to use your book for help, but do not copy the text!

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