Which statements describe political achievements under the Ming dynasty in China?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

The first Ming emperor overthrew the hated Mongols.

The first Ming emperor overthrew the hated Mongols.

The dynasty sent out huge sailing expeditions to explore and trade.

The dynasty sent out huge sailing expeditions to explore and trade.

Ming emperors expanded China's borders to their greatest extent and conquered Japan and Korea.

Ming emperors expanded China's borders to their greatest extent and conquered Japan and Korea.

A late Ming emperor rebuilt the old capital at Nanjing in the south.

A late Ming emperor rebuilt the old capital at Nanjing in the south.

A civil service helped run the empire efficiently.

Answer 1

The correct statements that describe political achievements under the Ming dynasty in China are:

1. The first Ming emperor overthrew the hated Mongols.
2. The dynasty sent out huge sailing expeditions to explore and trade.
3. A civil service helped run the empire efficiently.

The statements about conquering Japan and Korea as well as the rebuilding of the capital at Nanjing are not accurate reflections of Ming achievements, as the capital remained in Beijing during most of the dynasty, and while there were military campaigns, they did not amount to full conquests of these nations.