The Ming architecture of Beijing was built in the traditional Chinese construction technique, referred to as which system?
A) Trabeated system
B) Arcuated system
C) Bracketing system
D) Timber-framing system

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The Ming architecture of Beijing prominently features the traditional Chinese construction technique known as the bracketing system. This system involves the use of wooden brackets that are stacked one on top of another to support the roof, allowing for overhanging eaves and complex roof structures without the need for large columns or walls, thus creating more open and flexible spaces.

The Ming Architecture of Beijing Was Built in the Traditional