The Peasant Revolt That Brought Down the Preoccupied Ming Dynasty

question 69

Multiple Choice

The peasant revolt that brought down the preoccupied Ming Dynasty, and precipitated the ascension to control of the Manchus, was led by the disgruntled postal worker,

• A) Yuan Shi-Kai.
• B) Li Zicheng.
• C) Zheng Chenggong.
• D) Koxinga.
• E) Kangxi Lon.

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