In Which Way Can It Be Said That the Voyage

question 50

Multiple Choice

In which way can it be said that the voyage of Columbus was one of exploration,when compared to the voyage of Zheng He?

• A)The Chinese had detailed maps of where they were going, while Columbus did not.
• B)While Columbus had never been to the Americas, the Chinese followed a route traveled by Chinese traders.
• C)Columbus and the Iberians had more motivation because they were small, whereas China was rich.
• D)The Chinese ships were technologically superior but not designed for exploration.
• E)All of these.