<p> The Mongol Empire Chapter 12 Section 3</p><p>Setting the Stage 1. In theory the Great Khan would rule the entire Mongol Empire, but what happened after Kublai Khan took the title?  The empire is divided into four areas</p><p>2. What areas did Kublai Khan control?  Mongolia, Tibet, Korea and North China</p><p>Kublai Khan Becomes Emperor 3. What happened in 1279?  The Mongols conquered China</p><p>Beginning a New Dynasty 4. What dynasty did Kublai Khan form?  Yuan dynasty</p><p>5. What important things happened during this dynasty’s rule?  Kublai Khan united China  The door opened for more trade with foreign nations</p><p>6. How was Kublai different from his ancestors?  He made a settled life rather than the nomadic life  Abandoned Mongol land and went into China  Moved the capital to modern Beijing</p><p>7. Where was the new capital located and why was this important?  In what is now modern day Beijing  It shows that he’s serious as a leader  The capital is now in between China and Mongol territory and he brings it together</p><p>Failure to Conquer Japan 8. Describe the attempts by Kublai to conquer Japan. Was he successful?  No he’s not successful  Second time weather wasn’t in his favor  He built a giant fleet of ships</p><p>9. What was the Kamikaze?  “divine wind” that saved the Japanese  it’s the weather pattern that saved Japan from the Mongols Mongol Rule in China 10. What was the issue Kublai had with governing China?  The Mongol’s nomadic uncivilized lifestyle that won’t work in a civilized empire  Too much land to be a nomadic ruler</p><p>The Mongols and the Chinese 11. Describe the relationship between the Mongols and the Chinese  The were very different and kept their identities and culture separate  Not a lot of blending or interaction</p><p>12. What positive contributions did Kublai make to China?  Rebuilt the Grand Canal  Expanded highways and roadways  Welcomed traders</p><p>Foreign Trade 13. Explain why/how trade increased under Kublai Khan’s rule  They protected traders  It was the time of Mongol peace</p><p>14. What were some of the products being traded? Who were they trading with?  Gunpowder, paper money, playing cards, silk and porcelain  Europe, Muslims in India, Asia</p><p>Marco Polo at the Mongol Court 15. Who was Marco Polo?  Italian explorer from Venice and trader who went into Asia </p><p>16. Describe Marco Polo’s relationship with Kublai Khan  They worked together  He did government missions for him  He became part of the Mongol culture</p><p>17. What happened to Marco Polo?  He was captured and sent to prison  While in prison he talks about his experiences and what he saw in the Mongol empire The End of Mongol Rule 18. Describe the decline of Mongol Rule  Military and rulers become weak  Rebellions occur  Spending too much money  People were over taxed</p><p>Yuan Dynasty Overthrown 19. When did Kublai Khan die? What happened after his death?  1294  Family fought and the dynasty ends</p><p>20. What happened in 1368?  It’s the end of the Mongol rule  Lose control of China  Chinese rebel under Mongol rule</p>