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What was the new name that Hong Taiji gave his dynasty in 1636?

  • "Great Qing"

  • "Great Ming"

  • "Great Zhao"

  • "Great Yuan"

Answer

"Great Qing," the dynasty's new name, represented Hong Taiji's grand vision of establishing a robust and enduring empire that would surpass its predecessors in terms of territory, power, and influence. It signaled a break from the previous Ming Dynasty and aimed to unify diverse ethnic groups under a single banner, laying the foundation for what would become one of the most extensive and powerful empires in Chinese history.
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