The Yuan Dynasty

• Emperor
• Government by foreigners
• During this period the Mongolians were in control of China
• Because most mongolians could not read or write the entrusted government position to foreigners, specifically Muslims 
• Ended Civil Service Exam
• They did not want to rely on chinese to run the government
• They did not believe that the Confucian learning was needed for government jobs
• During this time China was divided up into 4 classes
1. The Mongols were on top
2. Next came the foreigners from outside China
3. The 3rd class was the Northern Chinese
4. On the bottom was the Southern Chinese
• Eventually the chinese rebelled and reestablished their own government