What Was Not the Goal of Admiral Zheng He's Explorations

question 28

Multiple Choice

What was not the goal of Admiral Zheng He's explorations?

• A) Show kindness to people in distant places
• B) Display the powers of the Ming Dynasty
• C) Distribute treasures
• D) Conquer people in distant places

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