1. Aim: How did Kublai Khan encourage foreign trade?
Do Now:
As an American, do you believe foreign trade is important in your life why or why not? Use specific examples!

2. Vocabulary
Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan who conquered China, Korea, Tibet & Vietnam
Yuan Dynasty – the Chinese name for Kublai Khan’s dynasty in China
Marco Polo – an Italian merchant, who traveled to Kublai Khan’s Yuan Dynasty in China. His writings introduced Europeans to the beauty & riches of China

3. Activity #1
We will read the front of the handout together. Highlight/underline the important information as you read along
Answer the 3 questions on your own in COMPLETE SENTENCES

4. DO NOT MOVE ON TO THE SUMMARY QUESTION YET!
Activity #2
With your partner- Answer Documents 1-3 in COMPLETE SENTENCES!
DO NOT MOVE ON TO THE SUMMARY QUESTION YET!

5. Summary
Why do you think Kublai Khan was open to foreign trade? (Think about the benefits)
Use information from the documents to back up your answer (Example: As seen in document 1…)