Question

Which of the following statements best interprets why the Ming Dynasty fell?(1 point)
Responses

A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming Dynasty over time.
A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming Dynasty over time.

People came to believe that the emperor was no longer blessed by the gods and should not rule.
People came to believe that the emperor was no longer blessed by the gods and should not rule.

Inflation became too high and made it challenging for people to keep their living standards.
Inflation became too high and made it challenging for people to keep their living standards.

The Ming empire was overwhelmed by attacks from outside countries and could not fight back.

Answer 1

A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming Dynasty over time.

(Internal problems like corruption, fiscal crisis, peasant rebellions and natural disasters combined with external pressure from the Manchus led to its fall.)