How did culture change during the yuan dynasty? select all that apply. a. the silk road reopened and trade was revived. b. foreigners were forbidden to interact with people. c. merchants were given higher status in society. d. social order was centralized and everyone had equal status. e. local officials ruled and served in key government positions.

All answers that apply are A and C.

A. The Silk Road reopened and trade was revived.

C. Merchants were given higher status in society.

When the Tang Dynasty conquered the Turkic tribes, reopened the Silk Road route, and promoted trade with the West boomed.

Trade on the Silk Road revived and reached its zenith during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) when the Mongols promoted trade in their huge empire.  

The Yuan government issued a special passport to the merchants to protect their trade and free movement within the country.

Trade boomed also because preferential treatment was given to the merchants. Silk was traded for medicines, perfumes, slaves, and precious stones.

the hyksos invasion. the hyksos were able to attack egypt successfully because of their skills in using bronze weapons, composite bows and the use of the horse and chariot during the invasion. although the egyptians depict a barbarian-type overthrow, the truth is the seizure was likely a relatively peaceful one.

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