Yuan Dynasty's Impact on China
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the political, economic, and cultural impacts of the Yuan Dynasty on China.
Warm-Up Video
Robin's Historical Records · 7:39
From Steppe Warriors to Chinese Emperors: The Rise and Fall of the Yuan Dynasty
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In 1279, Kublai Khan unified China and became the first ruler from a nomadic people to govern the entire Chinese territory under the Yuan Dynasty.
- 2
The Yuan dynasty promoted agriculture, especially cotton cultivation, and issued paper money printed with both the fagpa script and Chinese characters to facilitate trade.
- 3
During the Yuan dynasty, exchanges between east and west became increasingly active, leading to a period known as the Pax Mongolica or Mongol peace, where Chinese inventions spread to the west and Islamic knowledge was introduced to China.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one political, one economic, and one cultural impact the Yuan Dynasty had on China. Provide specific examples from the video.”
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