China Fell Behind Technologically During the Ming and Qing Dynasties

question 3

Multiple Choice

China fell behind technologically during the Ming and Qing dynasties in large part because

• A) of the collapse of the civil service examination system.
• B) the Europeans refused to share their advanced technology with the Chinese.
• C) of a massive Qing-forced exile of intellectuals as part of a governmental crackdown.
• D) of the efforts of an ingenious Japanese spy network.
• E) the governments favored political and social stability over technological innovation.

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