Question

Why did early Qing rulers such as kangxi incorporate Han culture and government systems used by earlier dynasties?
A. The Qing wanted to help unify the country and thought adopting existing ideas and the dominant culture would help with this
B. The Qing did this to make people less worried about rising taxes under their rule.
C. The Qing were forced to do this by officials from the last dynasty who remained in the government
D. The Qing thought that Han culture and earlier government systems were superior to their own

Answer 1

The most accurate answer is:

**A. The Qing wanted to help unify the country and thought adopting existing ideas and the dominant culture would help with this.**

The Qing rulers, being a Manchu dynasty that ruled over a predominantly Han Chinese population, understood the importance of integrating into and appealing to the Han culture. By adopting Han customs, culture, and government systems from earlier dynasties, they aimed to legitimize their rule, promote stability, and foster unity across the diverse regions of China.