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| brilliant Mongol ruler of early 1200s who united warring tribes and conquered a vast empire from Pacific to Eastern Europe |
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| Mongol leader, grandson to Genghis Khan who toppled the last Song emperor and ruled all of China, Korea, and Tibet. |
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| the dynasty run by Kublai Kahn |
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| Italian merchant who travelled extensively and served in Kublai Kahn's dynasty for 17 years. Later, he wrote about the wealth and splendor of China, sparking European interest in China. |
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| founded by Zhu Yuanzhang after defeating the Mongol rulers of China; this dynasty restored Chinese greatness after years of foreign rule. |
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| Chinese admiral and diplomat who led 7 sailing expeditions to promote trade and collect tribute from lesser powers across the western seas. |
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