WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ming Emperor wanted more tributaries so he gave his trusted adviser, ____ the title “Admiral of the Western Seas” and told him to sail to “the countries beyond the horizon”
A
Zheng He
B
Marco Polo
C
Ahmed
D
Jamal al-Din
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notable Ming achievements include the refurbishment of the Great Wall to its greatest glory, large naval expeditions, vibrant maritime trade, and the rise of a heavily monetized economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ming Dynasty funded Zheng He’s Voyages in order to show off the dynasty’s power they held. These voyages gifted new trade routes with foreign countries and brought back many overseas treasures to China.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fall of the Ming Dynasty China was defeated in 1644, with Emperor Shunzhi establishing the Qing Dynasty. Many of the new Han subjects faced discrimination.

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