Which of the following was NOT a factor of decline in the Ming Empire?
A)Corruption and syphoning of tax collections.
B)Restoration of Confucianist ideals.
C)Food shortages due to a "mini ice age."
D)Decreased imports of silver from the Americas.
E)Disturbances along the northern frontier.

Question

Which of the following was NOT a factor of decline in the Ming Empire?​
A)​Corruption and syphoning of tax collections.
B)​Restoration of Confucianist ideals.
C)​Food shortages due to a "mini ice age."
D)​Decreased imports of silver from the Americas.
E)​Disturbances along the northern frontier.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The restoration of Confucianist ideals was not a factor of decline in the Ming Empire, but rather a factor of its stability and success. Confucian ideology played a central role in Ming society and government, promoting social order, education, and good governance. The other choices, A, C, D, and E, were all contributing factors to the decline of the Ming Empire, including corruption and tax collection, natural disasters and food shortages, declining economic resources, and external threats on the frontier.

Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor of Decline