Question
Which statements correctly explain how Kublai Khan tried to restore China from the ravages of war?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Responses
continued the tradition of giving civil service exams to people who wanted to work in the government
continued the tradition of giving civil service exams to people who wanted to work in the government
commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads
commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads
lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing
lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing
allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road
allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road
treated the Mongols and the Chinese the same way, showing no preference to either group
Choose all answers that are correct.
Responses
continued the tradition of giving civil service exams to people who wanted to work in the government
continued the tradition of giving civil service exams to people who wanted to work in the government
commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads
commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads
lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing
lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing
allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road
allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road
treated the Mongols and the Chinese the same way, showing no preference to either group
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statements that correctly explain how Kublai Khan tried to restore China from the ravages of war are:
1. **commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads** - This was part of his efforts to improve infrastructure, which was crucial for trade and communication.
2. **lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing** - This helped enhance transportation and trade, connecting different regions of China.
3. **allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road** - By promoting travel and trade, Kublai Khan fostered economic and cultural exchange, which contributed to the restoration of stability.
The other options regarding civil service exams and treating Mongols and Chinese the same do not accurately reflect Kublai Khan's policies or efforts in this context. Kublai Khan did alter the civil service examination system and favored Mongols and other non-Chinese over the Chinese in certain positions of power.
1. **commanded Chinese workers to build and repair roads** - This was part of his efforts to improve infrastructure, which was crucial for trade and communication.
2. **lengthened the Grand Canal, extending it to Beijing** - This helped enhance transportation and trade, connecting different regions of China.
3. **allowed traders, pilgrims, teachers, and artists to travel to China on the Silk Road** - By promoting travel and trade, Kublai Khan fostered economic and cultural exchange, which contributed to the restoration of stability.
The other options regarding civil service exams and treating Mongols and Chinese the same do not accurately reflect Kublai Khan's policies or efforts in this context. Kublai Khan did alter the civil service examination system and favored Mongols and other non-Chinese over the Chinese in certain positions of power.