Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty? The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty. The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy. The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection. The Chinese believed that foreigners would support invading other areas.

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Dakota Hunter

16 August, 12:56

Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty? The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty. The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy. The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection. The Chinese believed that foreigners would support invading other areas.

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Ross Meyer · Answer 1

Answer;

The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy.

The foreigners were chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty because the Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy.

Explanation;

The Yuan Dynasty lasted from 1279 to 1368 AD, China was part of the Mongol Empire.

Despite attempting to rule in a Chinese fashion, the government of the Yuan Dynasty had virtually no Chinese officials.

Mongols and other foreigners were given all government positions

Jasmin Gay · Answer 2

"The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection" is the best option as to why foreigners were chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty.