Question

Which of the following statements BEST describes Emperor Hongwu’s actions in the 1300s? A. He drove out the Mongols but kept their traditions in place. B. He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system. C. He drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China. D. He drove out the Mongols and then stepped down to let others rule.

Answer 1

B. He drove out the Mongols and shared power under the merit system.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) he drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

The statement that best describes emperor Hongwu's actions in the 1300s is that he drove out the Mongols and made himself the absolute ruler of China.

Emperor Hongwu (1328-1398), founded the Ming Dynasty, one of the most prominent dynasties in China. They ruled 300 years. After defeating the Mongols, Hongwu, he instituted a government center in the power of the Emperor, making him absolute ruler of China.