Chapter 12, Section 3

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Chapter 12, Section 3

• The Mongol Empire

2
Kublai Kahn

• Kublai Kahn, the grandson of Ganghis Kahn,
  conquered China and established the Yuan
  (yoo-AHN) Dynasty.
• The Yuan Dynasty lasted only about 100 years, but
  played an important role in China because it
  united the country for the first time in 300
  years.

3
Mongol Rule in China

• The Mongols faced a difficult task in ruling
  China. Their culture was radically different
  from Chinese culture, and they relied on the
  Chinese to help administer the empire.
• Despite these challenges, Kublai proved an able
  leader. He reopened the Grand Canal, built a
  highway, improved trade, among others.

4
The End of Mongol Rule in China

• In the 1300s, Chinese rebels attacked the
  Mongols, weakening their rule in China.
• Finally, in 1368, Chinese rebels overthrew the
  Mongols and established the Ming Dynasty.