Why Did the Chinese Abandon Ocean Exploration in 1433

question 10

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 Dark Ages.
• C) They were not interested in showing the wealth or power of the Ming Dynasty to other peoples of the world.
• D) Political winds changed, and the cost of the exercise was deemed too great.

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Explain the abstinence violation effect within the framework of relapse prevention.

Gauge the importance of addressing the likelihood of relapse in treatment programs.

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