Mongol Rule in Medieval China
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the social, political, and economic effects of Mongol rule on medieval China.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:31
Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Mongols conquered more land in a quarter of a century than the Romans did in 400 years, controlling 11 million square miles.
- 2
Genghis Khan united the Mongols by promoting warriors based on merit rather than family position and incorporating lower classes from conquered peoples into his tribe.
- 3
The Mongols revitalized Eurasian trade routes like the Silk Road, promoted communication through a horse messenger system called Yam, and were unusually tolerant of different religions.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three ways Mongol rule affected China's economy, politics, and/or society.”
Teacher Guide
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