The Yuan Dynasty
-The Yuan Dynasty ruled from ~ 1260 (some people say 1270's) until 1368
Expanding TerritoryThe Yuan Dynasty is also called the Mongol Empire because it was established by Mongol nomads who overthrew the Jin Dynasty. The first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty was a man named Kublai Khan who was the first to take over the Jin Dynasty's territory. The Yuan Dynasty is best known for expanding China's territory and uniting the warring states.
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New CreationsUnlike previous dynasties the Yuan Dynasty rulers remained very separate from their people. In the Tang and Song Dynasties art and literature were very encouraged, but in the Yuan Dynasty people were less apt to create new works. However, plays and poetry were very popular among the higher classes and new dramas, such as 4 or 5 act plays began to appear.
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