Emperor Yongle was responsible for all of the following except
(A) sponsoring a series of voyages led by admiral Zhenghe.
(B) defeating the Qing at the Battle of Taiwan.
(C) strengthening the Great Wall.
(D) pacified the nomads from Asia.
(E) established a tributary relationship with the Yi dynasty of Korea.
Answer: (B) defeating the Qing at the Battle of Taiwan.
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