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The Mongol Empire Summarizing As you read this section, use the questions to help you summarize information about Mongol rule in China. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Who? Who was Kublai Khan? Who was Marco Polo When? When did the Mongols gain control of all of China? When did Kublai Khan rule? Where? Where did Kublai Khan build palaces? Where did Kublai Khan move the capital of his empire? How? How did the Mongol rulers treat their Chinese subjects? How did Kublai Khan expand foreign trade? Why? Why did the Mongols give most high government posts to foreigners? Why were the Mongols unable to conquer Japan? Why is the Yuan Dynasty important in Chinese history? What? What brought about the fall of the Yuan Dynasty? Grandson of Genghis Khan, known as the Great Khan and a great leader Venetian trader, worked for the Mongols for 17 years 1279 1260 - 1294 Shangdu or modern – day Beijing From Mongolia to China Kept Mongol identity, but tolerated the Chinese Made caravan routes across Asia safe, They believe that foreigners were more trustworthy since they had no local loyalties Storms destroyed two invading fleets It united China, expanded foreign contacts and mad few changes to Chinese culture and system of government Civil discontent because of famine, floods and disease, economic problems and official corruption