Question

Which invaders during the Song dynasty eventually became key consumers of Chinese goods?

Answer 1

The Mongols invaded during the Song dynasty and became key consumers of Chinese goods. They dominated the Song on land but were unable to fully conquer southern China. The Song dynasty ended when the Mongols overran Hangzhou and established the Yuan dynasty.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the Song dynasty, the Mongols under Kublai Khan invaded and eventually became key consumers of Chinese goods. The Mongols, with their allied peoples, dominated the Song on land but were inexperienced in naval warfare. They were unable to conquer all of southern China due to the long and expansive river systems. The Song dynasty ended in 1279 when the Mongols overran Hangzhou and established the Yuan dynasty.

Answer 2

The Mongols, led by Kublai Khan, became key consumers of Chinese goods after conquering the Song dynasty and establishing the Yuan Dynasty, which subsequently revitalized the Silk Road.

Step-by-step explanation:

The invaders during the Song dynasty who became key consumers of Chinese goods were the Mongols under the leadership of Kublai Khan. After the Mongols conquered the Song capital in 1279, establishing the Yuan Dynasty, they became greatly involved in the economic activities with the Chinese, utilizing the well-established Chinese trade networks. The Mongol conquest led to the re-establishment of the Silk Road, enhancing trade connectivity between China and Europe, and making the Mongols significant consumers of Chinese silk, porcelain, and spices.