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Which of the following is a correct chronological list of who held power in China from the 1500’s to the 1900’s?
A
Qing Dynasty
B
Yuan Mongol Dynasty
C
Ming Dynasty
D
Jin Dynasty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1644, Manchu troops under Dorgon’s command captured Beijing, the former capital of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and the young ruler was proclaimed emperor of the Qing dynasty with the reign title of Shunzhi. Dorgon continued to exercise absolute authority, however, until his death in 1650.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dynastic Cycle is used to describe the rise and fall of the early powerful dynasties in China. These were the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. The emperors of ancient China had tremendous power and responsibility. Called the ‘Son of Heaven’, he (and once she) was given a divine right to rule over all people but was expected to promote their best interest and not his own.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1900, China was heavily controlled by foreign nations who tended to dominate the ports such as Shanghai. China was ruled by the Qing family, though the family is better known as the Manchu’s. The Nineteenth Century has seen a marked involvement in China by European powers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shang Dynasty (c.1600-1050 BC) Zhou Dynasty (1050-256 BC) Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Sui Dynasty (581-617)/Tang Dynasty (618-907) Song Dynasty (960-1276) On the Web: The second of these two articles on Chinese dynasties may be found here. 22-May-2018

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