Which of the following statements best interprets why the Ming dynasty fell?

Question

A. People came to believe that the emperor was no longer blessed by the gods and should not rule.
B. Inflation became to high and made it challenging for people to keep their living standards
C. A combination of internal and external forces weakened the Ming dynasty over time
D. The Ming empire was overwhelmed by attacks from outside countries and could not fight back

Answer 1

The statement that best interprets why the Ming dynasty fell is:

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

This answer encompasses a broader perspective, recognizing that the decline of the Ming dynasty was due to a variety of factors, including corruption, economic issues, peasant revolts, and external pressures from invasions and war, rather than attributing the fall to a single cause.