It Would Be Most Accurate to Describe the Ming Emperor

question 8

Multiple Choice

It would be most accurate to describe the Ming Emperor Hongwu as

• A) one who prided himself on being like Emperor Qin Shih Huang-di.
• B) a stronger general than his grandson and successor, Yongle.
• C) generous and a good administrator.
• D) capable of great cruelty, but also very talented.
• E) a good general but not a good administrator.

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