Question

Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s?

(1 point)
Responses

He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place.

He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place.

He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system.

He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system.

He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down to let others rule.

He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down to let others rule.

1 answer

The statement that BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s is:

He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

After overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty (which was established by the Mongols), Hongwu established the Ming Dynasty and concentrated power in his own hands, implementing various reforms to consolidate his rule.