Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Learning Goal: How is the Yuan Dynasty similar and different from others we’ve studied? DO NOW: Check vocabulary definitions 6-10 Agenda: 1.Check vocab. & HW “The Mongols & Yuan Dynasty” 2.Advising Kublai Khan (writing) Homework: Study vocabulary for QUIZ on Mongols on Thursday

6. Khanate (noun) regions of the Mongol empire ruled by different descendants of the Khan Significance : Divided the empire into parts; created competition at times of succession 7. Pax Mongolica (noun) period of stability and order under Mongol rule (11 th & 12 th century) Significance: Increased trade; brought Chinese ideas west

8. Kublai Khan Mongol emperor born in 1215; grandson of Genghis Khan Significance : Conquered China; Ruled Yuan Dynasty Marco Polo famous Italian trader who served Kublai Khan for 17 years ( ) Significance: Returned to Europe with descriptions of China’s great empire

10. Yuan Dynasty: Mongol Empire in China under Kublai Khan ( ) Significance: set up a Chinese-style government with foreign advisors C-Note HW: The Mongols & Yuan Dynasty was due Thursday 5/21 How was Kublai Khan different from other Mongol rulers? Ruled entire empire Founded a Chinese dynasty – Yuan Abandoned the steppe to live in capital city

What made the Yuan Dynasty powerful under Kublai Khan’s rule? United China Opened China to more foreign contact and trade Tolerated Chinese culture, adopted their government What were the weaknesses under Kublai Khan’s rule? Forced Koreans to build costly navy Failed to conquer Japan by ship] Mongols were unsophisticated Chinese outnumbered Mongols

Why did Kublai Khan choose foreigners rather than Chinese people in his government? He believed foreigners were more trustworthy because they had no loyalties ( to Mongols or Chinese ) Why was Marco Polo an important figure to the Mongols? Multi-lingual; served Kublai Khan as a diplomat for 17 years Recorded his experience; one of few primary sources of the empire He believed Yuan Dynasty was the greatest in the world

What happened after the Yuan Dynasty? After Kublai Khan’s death, the Mongol khans fought each other for throne  weakness Chinese rebellions against Mongol rule Famine, flood, disease, economic failure Chinese overthrew Mongols How does the Yuan dynasty compare to others we’ve studied? Greatest in size Open to foreigners; Multi-cultural Maintained century of peace

Kublai Khan has finally succeeded in conquering all of China. Now he is faced with the difficult task of governing one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. You are invited to a conference with the great Khan to give him advice about how to rule China. Advising Kublai Khan

Preparation for the Conference Envelopes A-F include the identities of 3 different members of the Yuan Dynasty who have similar interests. Together you will prepare advice to the Great Khan that includes 1 main idea (thesis) and 2 recommendations, and answers one or more of the questions provided. Use the outline and checklist to guide your thinking. Your advice should be based on your roles.

Tasks Each group member is responsible for contributing to the creation of the advice. Then, writing, reading and responding should be divided amongst the group members: The Recorder is responsible for recording the group’s advice on the outline sheet The Presenter is responsible for presenting the advice at the conference The Responder is responsible for responding to other advisors at the conference with at least one question and one answer

Advising Kublai Khan The Conference: Each advisor will present his/her statement to the Emperor uninterrupted. After the advisors have all presented their ideas, each responder will have a chance to comment or question one other’s advisor’s statement. The Emperor will consider all views and respond.

Homework Study Vocabulary #1-10 for Quiz on Mongols on Thursday