Question

How did Kublai Khan encourage trade?

Answer 1

Kublai moved the capital to China, opened trade with foreign countries, extended the grand canal and built a highway along the canal to insure safe trade.

Explanation:

Kublai moved the capital to China, opened trade with foreign countries, inviting merchants from India, Central Asia, Persia. Many Europeans trader, travels including missionaries reached China as well. Kublai also extended the grand canal and built a highway along the canal to insure safe trade. Kublai, also imposed stability and law and order across much of his domain, that included China.