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__**Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)**__
 * Dynasty founded by **Mongol leader Kublai** (grand son of Genghis Kahn 1279)
 * Wanted to separate Mongols from the Chinese
 * Only Mongols could serve in the military
 * Only the Mongols could hold highest government jobs
 * Employed Arab architecture for his palace
 * Welcomed many foreigners (Ibn Battuta; Marco Polo)
 * Wealth of China under Yuan Dynasty recorded by **Marco Polo**
 * Supported trade ; **“Silk Road"**



__**Silk Road**__
 * Red is land route / blue is the sea/water route.
 * interlinking trade routes across the Afro-Eurasian landmass
 * silk road started from Han dynasty, however, reached the peak during Yuan Dynasty
 * Silk road was strengthen by the Chinese, Nomads, Tibetans.
 * Traded silk, jade, furs, ceramics, spices, tea, exotic flowers and fruits(roses&oranges), etc...