Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which statements correctly describe life in china under the ming emperors?
ming emperors provided stability to china, which helped the economy begin to grow again
civil service examinations were abolished, and emperors appointed government officials based mainly on their social status
new, faster - growing types of rice were introduced from southeast asia to support chinas booming population
ming rulers built new roads and repaired and expanded chinas canals and farms
the chinese were encouraged to wear silk as a way to honor their ancestors. growing cotton and weaving cotton cloth was disco

Explanation:

• Ming rule restored stability after the Yuan dynasty, enabling economic recovery.
• Fast-growing Southeast Asian rice was adopted to feed the growing Ming population.
• Ming infrastructure projects (roads, canals, farms) supported agriculture and trade.
• Civil service exams were not abolished (they were expanded under the Ming), and cotton production was promoted, not discouraged, making the other options incorrect.

Answer:

A. Ming emperors provided stability to China, which helped the economy begin to grow again
C. New, faster-growing types of rice were introduced from Southeast Asia to support China's booming population.
D. Ming rulers built new roads and repaired and expanded China's canals and farms.