Refer to Map (In the Textbook) 13

question 45

Essay

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 13.3 and discuss the nature and extent of Chinese seafaring in the early fifteenth century. What technological advantages made those Chinese travels possible?

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Definitions:

Positive Face

A concept in politeness theory referring to an individual's desire to be appreciated and approved by others in social interactions.

Effective Leadership

The ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams to achieve set goals while maintaining morale and productivity.

Pareto Optimality

A state of allocation of resources from which it is impossible to reallocate to make any one individual or preference criterion better off without making at least one individual or preference criterion worse off.

Voluntary Exchange

An economic transaction in which two parties agree to trade goods or services based on mutual consent.