HISET Social Studies Practice

The Qing Dynasty was established by which ethnic group?

1. Han Chinese

2. Manchu

3. Mongol

4. Tibetan

The correct answer is: Manchu

The Qing Dynasty was established by the Manchu ethnic group, who were originally from northeastern China. In the 17th century, the Manchu unified various tribes and launched a series of military conquests that led to the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty in 1644. The Manchu rulers of the Qing Dynasty implemented unique policies to maintain their control over the predominantly Han Chinese population, including promoting the Manchu language and culture, while also adopting Confucian ideals to govern effectively. The Qing Dynasty became the last imperial dynasty of China, lasting until 1912, demonstrating the Manchu's significant influence on Chinese history. In contrast, the Han Chinese are the majority ethnic group in China and were the dominant population during the Ming Dynasty that preceded the Qing. The Mongol and Tibetan groups, while historically influential in their own rights, did not establish the Qing Dynasty. The Mongol Empire had dissolved by this time, and Tibet was under different regional influences.