Later Ming Officials,in Contrast to Rulers in Portugal and Spain,viewed

question 21

Multiple Choice

Later Ming officials,in contrast to rulers in Portugal and Spain,viewed overseas expansion as:

• A) an important source of government revenue.
• B) a means of expanding the influence of the ruler.
• C) a potential source of disorder and instability.
• D) a means of expanding the reach of Buddhism.

Distinguish between the characteristics of birds and mammals.

Identify unique features associated with the mammalian class.

Understand the evolutionary significance of nonvertebrate chordates, tunicates, and lancelets.

Describe key events and features in the evolutionary pathway of chordates.

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