The Resilient Manchus: Conquerors of the Ming Empire

Who were the Manchus, and how did they play a role in the end of the Ming Empire?

What was the origin of the Manchus, and what actions did they take that led to the downfall of the Ming Dynasty?

Final answer:

The Manchus were a nomadic tribe who invaded and conquered the Ming Empire. After the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, the Manchus established the Qing dynasty and took control of China. Therefore, the correct option is A. The Manchus were nomadic tribes who invaded and conquered the Ming Empire.

Explanation:

The Manchus were a nomadic tribe that invaded and conquered the Ming Empire. Descended from Jurchen pastoralists, the Manchus formed a state under the leadership of Nurhaci and attacked Chinese settlements as the Ming Dynasty collapsed.

After Nurhaci's death, his son Hong Taiji established the Qing dynasty and gradually incorporated Chinese forms of administration. The Manchus played a significant role in the end of the Ming Empire by overthrowing the Ming government and establishing their own rule over China.