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The Mongols were the first non-Chinese group to do what?
The Mongols were the first non-Chinese group to do what?
What was one of the main reasons for Quanzhou's economic prosperity during the Yuan dynasty?
What was one of the main reasons for Quanzhou's economic prosperity during the Yuan dynasty?
What significant event occurred during the Mongol attempts to invade Japan?
What significant event occurred during the Mongol attempts to invade Japan?
Which of the following religions was NOT practiced by foreign residents in Quanzhou?
Which of the following religions was NOT practiced by foreign residents in Quanzhou?
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Why did Mongol emperors become wealthy during their dynasty concerning trade?
Why did Mongol emperors become wealthy during their dynasty concerning trade?
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What contributed to the decline of Quanzhou as a major trade city in the 15th and 16th centuries?
What contributed to the decline of Quanzhou as a major trade city in the 15th and 16th centuries?
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What type of living structures did the Mongols utilize while following their herds?
What type of living structures did the Mongols utilize while following their herds?
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Which animal was NOT mentioned as part of the Mongols' livestock?
Which animal was NOT mentioned as part of the Mongols' livestock?
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What essential skills did the Mongols develop for their nomadic lifestyle?
What essential skills did the Mongols develop for their nomadic lifestyle?
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What significant event for the Mongols occurred in 1206?
What significant event for the Mongols occurred in 1206?
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What geographical area did the Mongols primarily inhabit?
What geographical area did the Mongols primarily inhabit?
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What was Genghis Khan's original name before his election?
What was Genghis Khan's original name before his election?
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What key practice did Genghis Khan implement for choosing military officers?
What key practice did Genghis Khan implement for choosing military officers?
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What was the primary purpose of the tribute money collected by the Mongol Empire?
What was the primary purpose of the tribute money collected by the Mongol Empire?
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Which grandson of Genghis Khan focused on the conquest of China?
Which grandson of Genghis Khan focused on the conquest of China?
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What major change did Kublai Khan bring to the Chinese government?
What major change did Kublai Khan bring to the Chinese government?
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What was one impact of the Mongol rule on trade between Asia and Europe?
What was one impact of the Mongol rule on trade between Asia and Europe?
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What was the Yuan dynasty known for during Kublai Khan's rule?
What was the Yuan dynasty known for during Kublai Khan's rule?
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How did the Mongols generally treat the cultures they conquered?
How did the Mongols generally treat the cultures they conquered?
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What was Marco Polo's role in the Yuan dynasty?
What was Marco Polo's role in the Yuan dynasty?
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Which of the following best describes the Mongols' strategy of warfare?
Which of the following best describes the Mongols' strategy of warfare?
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What was one consequence of Kublai Khan's rule for Chinese religion?
What was one consequence of Kublai Khan's rule for Chinese religion?
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What geographical extent did the Mongol Empire cover at its height?
What geographical extent did the Mongol Empire cover at its height?
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Which khanate was known as the Golden Horde?
Which khanate was known as the Golden Horde?
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What significant invention did the Mongols adopt from the Chinese?
What significant invention did the Mongols adopt from the Chinese?
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Study Notes
Mongol Expansion
- Mongols, a nomadic group from north of China, conquered all of China in the 1200s.
- They lived in yurts, herded horses, sheep, and yaks, and were organized into clans.
- The Mongols lived on vast steppes and developed skills like horsemanship and warfare.
- Genghis Khan (GK) unified Mongol clans, established a legal code, and formed a skilled army.
- GK's army, made up of trained warriors, conquered other groups, bringing tribute and new recruits.
- Mongol forces invaded China in 1211.
- They used brutality; cities were looted and burned, leading to many surrenders.
- After GK's death, the empire was divided into khanates (regions).
- Golden Horde: In Europe
- Il-Khanate: In the Middle East
- Conquered Persia, Baghdad, and parts of Syria/Palestine. Their advance was halted by the Mamluks.
- Kublai Khan: focused on China's conquest.
- The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire in history, stretching from Europe to the Pacific and Siberia to Himalayas.
- This brought stability, encouraged trade, and increased contact between Asia and Europe.
- Mongols also respected other cultures.
- They learned from their conquests and adopted technologies.
- Example: Acquired gunpowder and fire lance technology from China.
Mongol Conquest of China
- Kublai Khan (KK) continued Genghis Khan's conquest of China.
- KK established his capital in Khanbaliq (modern-day Beijing).
- KK conquered Southern China by 1279, ending the Song dynasty and establishing the Yuan dynasty.
- The Yuan dynasty lasted 100 years.
- KK placed Mongol leaders in top positions in China
- Some Chinese officials were also kept in power.
- Mongol culture differed from Chinese culture. This led to separation.
- The Yuan regime did not use civil service exams.
- Government jobs were open to non-Chinese people.
- Mongols generally tolerated various religions.
Mongol Rule in China
- The Yuan dynasty brought wealth and power to China.
- Increased trade with the outside world (Overland and Sea).
- China traded tea, silk, porcelain for silver, carpets, cotton, and spices.
- Examples of famous trade routes included the Silk Road.
- Marco Polo, a famous European traveler (from Italy) visited China.
- Marco Polo lived in China for over 16 years and was appointed to various official positions in China.
- Following his return to Italy he wrote a book about his experiences.
Foreign Relations and Trade Centers
- Mongol China promoted the exchange of ideas and culture.
- Quanzhou was a major trade city in Southeast China.
- Quanzhou was a significant trade center for merchants from around the world.
- Foreign residents were allowed to practice their religions.
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Explore the vast conquests and strategies of the Mongol Empire in this quiz. Discover how Genghis Khan unified the clans and expanded the empire across Asia and Europe in the 1200s. Test your knowledge on the significant events, regions, and impacts of Mongolian expansion.