Packet 10: Tossup 19

This dynasty was served by a general who had “serve the country with the utmost loyalty” tattooed on his back, Yue Fei (-5[1])(“yoo-EH fay”). After the capture of its imperial court in the Jingkang Incident, (15[1])this dynasty moved (-5[1])its capital south from Kaifeng. (15[3])This dynasty, which lost control (-5[1])of northern China to the Jurchens, was defeated at the Battle of (*) Yamen (“YAH-men”), despite outnumbering the opposing Mongol fleet ten-to-one. This dynasty was the first to use gunpowder weapons. (10[1])This dynasty was conquered by Kublai Khan, (-5[1])who established the Yuan dynasty as its successor. (10[1])For 10 points, name this dynasty that ruled China from 960 to 1279, succeeding the Tang. ■END■ (10[4]0[3])

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