The Ming Empire Attempted to Reestablish Chinese Predominance and Prestige

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Ming Empire attempted to reestablish Chinese predominance and prestige in the Indian Ocean by

• A)sending out seven imperial fleets between 1405 and 1433.
• B)employing Mongol horsemen to travel the Silk Road.
• C)attempting to defeat the Portuguese in the famous sea battle of Calcutta.
• D)establishing maritime courts to deal with pirates and privateers.
• E)building "artificial" islands.

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