Question

1. What problem does this "prohibition ordinance" aim to address?

Answer 1

Answer:

The 'Prohibition Ordinance' is designed to address the problem of properly enforcing ordinances and restoring morality in villages during the late Ming dynasty.

Explanation:

The Ming Dynasty heralded it's flag at the end of the Yuan Dynasty in 1368. The Ming Dynasty was one of the longest dynasty to last in China. This longevity was maintained by enforcing laws and regulations over people.

One of them was 'Prohibition Ordinance'. Prohibition Ordinance was part of Village Ordinances. According to Prohibition Ordinances, the problem in villages were resolved. These problems included denigration of ordinances by greedy and influential people, restoration of morality among the people, etc. So, the Prohibition Ordinances aimed to address these issues.