The Yuan Grand Canal, Which Linked Beijing to the Yangzi

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Yuan Grand Canal, which linked Beijing to the Yangzi River, was widened under the Ming to supply which of the following to the capital?

• A) Water
• B) Soldiers
• C) Salt
• D) Grain

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