The Eyes and Ears of the Emperor During the Ming

question 34

Multiple Choice

The eyes and ears of the emperor during the Ming were the

• A) eunuchs.
• B) mandarins.
• C) merchants.
• D) court ladies.
• E) foreigners.

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