A historian finds documentary evidence of a Ming Dynasty law prohibiting criminals from becoming monks. How could the historian place this decree into an absolute chronology?

A. by examining layers of artifacts buried below the documents
B. by determining if the law was passed before or after the Great Ming Code
C. by using scientific tools to determine the date the documents were created
D. by looking up how long after the believed birth of Jesus the Ming Dynasty occurred

B.

Explanation:

The Ming dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644 and famous for its literature, drama, and world-renowned porcelain.

There was a law in the Ming dynasty that states that any person involved in criminal activities is not allowed to become a monk in the future. The Great Ming Code was made in 1373 that includes all the laws regarding religion, social relations, international affairs, rituals, and economic trades.

A historian finds documentary evidence of this law, then the chronology can be determined by evaluating if the law was passed before or after the Great Ming Code.

Hence, the correct option is "B".

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