According to the Text, What Were the Primary Reasons for the Fall

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what were the primary reasons for the fall of the Ming Empire?

• A) Declining rural population and government corruption.
• B) Government corruption and the Little Ice Age.
• C) Internal rebellion and threats from enemies on the borders.
• D) Internal rebellion and government corruption.
• E) Economic depression and lack of agricultural innovation.

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