Question

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.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Mongols (rulers of Yuan) used foreigners in government as they believed foreigners (not from native Chinese elite) would be loyal to Mongol rule, as native Chinese might have less loyalty due to being subjugated.
• Option 2: "More trustworthy" is not the primary reason; loyalty to Mongol authority was key, not just trustworthiness.
• Option 3: The Chinese were the ruled class, not the ones choosing government positions (Mongols were rulers), so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The Chinese were not in power to decide, and the focus was on governance within Yuan, not invading other areas via foreigners in government.

Answer:

A. The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty.