Which group dominated the political and economic life of the seaport towns?
A. descendants of the original founding families
B. the numerous middle-class artisans
C. merchants
D. aristocratic crown officials
C. merchants
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Hongwu's new dynasty was called "Ming," which meant
A. "all-powerful." B. "brilliant." C. "son of heaven." D. "center of the universe." E. "mandate of heaven."
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A) more urban. B) less dependent on rivers. C) more rural. D) without food surpluses. E) more literate.
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