Why Did the Maritime Expeditions of the Indian Ocean Basin

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why did the maritime expeditions of the Indian Ocean basin sponsored by the Ming emperor suddenly stop in 1433?

• A) The court eunuchs who rose to power prioritized farming over commerce.
• B) Most of the cultures they encountered reacted with hostility and violence.
• C) The emperor's successors viewed expansion as a waste of resources.
• D) Naval forces were redirected to deal with the military threat of the Portuguese.

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