Emperor Hongwu, Because He Distrusted State Bureaucrats and Wished to Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

Emperor Hongwu, because he distrusted state bureaucrats and wished to be seen as the guardian of his subjects,

• A) entrusted management of the rural regions to local leaders.
• B) placed all authority in the hands of imperial bureaucrats.
• C) emphasized social equality in order to earn loyalty from the marginalized members of society.
• D) encouraged his prime minister to focus on provincial rule.

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Definitions:

Provincial Capital

The city designated as the administrative capital or seat of government of a province.

Persuasion

The process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors through communication.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, and messages through speech, writing, signals, or behavior.

Source

The origin or starting point of something, frequently used in reference to where information or materials come from.