Which Chinese dynasty was established in 1368 after the collapse of the Mongol dynasty?

Which Chinese dynasty was established in 1368 after the collapse of the Mongol dynasty?

• A. Song Dynasty
• B. Yuan Dynasty
• C. Qing Dynasty
• D. Ming Dynasty

Answer: (D)

This question tests dynastic succession and the specific year a native Chinese dynasty regained rule after Mongol leadership. In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang captured the capital and established the Ming Dynasty, marking the end of Mongol-led Yuan rule and a return to Han Chinese governance. The Ming brought centralized governance, a strong civil service, and later capitalized on Beijing as the imperial seat, along with notable projects and voyages that defined the era. The other periods don’t fit this timing: the Song Dynasty existed long before the Mongol era, the Qing Dynasty began later in 1644 after the Ming, and the Yuan Dynasty was the Mongol regime that was being replaced.

This question tests dynastic succession and the specific year a native Chinese dynasty regained rule after Mongol leadership. In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang captured the capital and established the Ming Dynasty, marking the end of Mongol-led Yuan rule and a return to Han Chinese governance. The Ming brought centralized governance, a strong civil service, and later capitalized on Beijing as the imperial seat, along with notable projects and voyages that defined the era.

The other periods don’t fit this timing: the Song Dynasty existed long before the Mongol era, the Qing Dynasty began later in 1644 after the Ming, and the Yuan Dynasty was the Mongol regime that was being replaced.