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Yuan Dynasty
(1271-1368)
Gracie McDermott
Emma Rosensteel
Leaders
• Kubilai Khan:
– Mongol founder
– 1260 - 1294
• Temur Khan:
– Grandson of Khan
– 1295 - 1307
Accomplishments
• Khan led his army to
capture the capital of
the Southern Song
Dynasty.
– Unified China
• Advanced agricultural
techniques
– Food output
increased
• Use of paper currency
– Stimulated
economy
• Science, astronomy,
mathematics,
medicine, and
literature were being
developed.
Noteworthy Events
• 1273:
The Yuan Dynasty begins using
paper currency in lieu of coins.
• 1351:
Red Turban Rebellion
Contact with Other Cultures
• Chinese influences:
– The dynasty was given a Chinese name
– Confucian officials left in lower level jobs
• Marco Polo:
– European traveler who worked as an official of
the Mongol ruler
– Informed Westerners about the prosperity of the
Mongol Empire through his book, “Travels of
Marco Polo”
Yuan Dynasty video
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