The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Is Based on the Wars

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is based on the wars fought during the Period of Disunity. Guan Yu, a famed general of the Wei dynasty, becomes a fictional hero in the novel, which was very popular during the Ming period. Which of the following attributes would support the popularity of this novel during the Ming dynasty?

• A) He initiated his own dynasty.
• B) He assassinated his emperor.
• C) He was loyal to his emperor.
• D) He colluded with the Mongols.

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Definitions:

APC (Average Propensity to Consume)

The fraction of income that is spent on consumption as opposed to savings.

Disposable Income

The amount of money available to households for making purchases and savings after the removal of income taxes.

Saving

The act of setting aside a portion of current income for future use, or the portion of income not spent on current expenditures.

MPC (Marginal Propensity to Consume)

The proportion of additional income that is spent on consumption.