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The Ming empire was overwhelmed by attacks from outside countries and could not fight back.
The Ming empire was overwhelmed by attacks from outside countries and could not fight back.
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.
A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming Dynasty over time.
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The statement that best interprets why the Ming Dynasty fell is:
A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming Dynasty over time.
This response acknowledges the complexity of the factors that contributed to the decline of the dynasty, including political instability, economic struggles, social unrest, and external pressures such as invasions and trade challenges.
