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The Ming Dynasty

Question 5 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse?

Answer
A
Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty.
B
The dynasty won a war against the Ming government and executed the Ming leaders.
C
Isolationism led to a lack of new ideas to keep the government current.
D
Famine caused a plague that killed many soldiers and many of the emperor’s supporters.

Explanation

The Ming dynasty was weakened by internal rebellion and unrest, including protests against the government. In 1644, rebel forces captured Beijing, and the Manchus then entered China and established the Qing dynasty. Choice A best describes the rebellions that brought the Ming dynasty to an end; the other choices do not describe the main events of its collapse.

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