Question

which factors led to the ming dynasty’s decline? choose four answers.
low taxes
declining trade
rebellion
poor leadership
increased exploration
food shortages

Explanation:

To determine the factors leading to the Ming dynasty’s decline:

• "Low taxes" would not cause decline (it might be beneficial), so eliminate.
• "Declining trade" weakened the economy, contributing to decline.
• "Rebellion" (like peasant uprisings) destabilized the dynasty.
• "Poor leadership" (corrupt or ineffective rulers) harmed governance.
• "Increased exploration" (e.g., Zheng He’s voyages) was not a decline factor.
• "Food shortages" led to social unrest and weakened the dynasty.

So the four factors are declining trade, rebellion, poor leadership, and food shortages.

Answer:

B. declining trade, C. rebellion, D. poor leadership, F. food shortages