As a Result of the Ming Dynasty Abandoning Support for Oceanic

question 25

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Ming dynasty abandoning support for oceanic exploration,

• A) Chinese commerce ground to a halt and imperial revenue declined.
• B) Chinese maritime power declined and opened the way for newcomers and rivals in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
• C) the Ming were able to position themselves to more effectively defend against military threats from the south.
• D) European navies were able to conquer Chinese ports in the fourteenth century.

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