Why Did the Chinese Conversion from Ming to Qing Rule

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did the Chinese conversion from Ming to Qing rule go smoothly?

• A)The Ming had already adopted a bit of Qing culture.
• B)The Ming felt some kindred to the Qing, since both groups had been vandalized by the Mongols.
• C)The Qing left many Ming officials completely in charge locally.
• D)The Qing made it clear that only those who cooperated fully would be allowed to continue their trade practices.
• E)The Qing realized the sophistication of the Ming and were already copying them in some ways before their conquest.

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