Why Did the Chinese Abandon Ocean Exploration in 1433

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why did the Chinese abandon ocean exploration in 1433?

• A)They were too slow in developing ships that would allow them to stay at sea for long periods of time.
• B)They were distracted by the turmoil of the Dark Ages.
• C)They were not interested in showing the wealth or power of the Ming Dynasty to other peoples of the world.
• D)They were victims of changing political winds, and the cost of the exercise was deemed too great.

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