Which of the Following Did the Qianlong Emperor Sometimes Do

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did the Qianlong emperor sometimes do when the Qing treasury became full from trade profits?

• A) He gave people free land.
• B) He offered rebates to taxpayers.
• C) He paid people to not work.
• D) He cancelled taxes.

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