AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt
Zheng He's fleets were ended by the Ming government partly because
A.court officials saw the voyages as wasteful
B.the fleets were destroyed by storms at sea
C.Portugal defeated them
D.the Ming had no more treasure
Explanation
Core Concept
Confucian officials judged the expeditions an expensive drain, and priorities shifted inland.
Correct Answer
Acourt officials saw the voyages as wasteful
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