The Ming Empire attempted to reestablish Chinese predominance and prestige in the Indian Ocean by
a. sending out seven imperial fleets between 1405 and 1433.
b. employing Mongol horsemen to travel the Silk Road.
c. attempting to defeat the Portuguese in the famous sea battle of Calcutta.
d. establishing maritime courts to deal with pirates and privateers.
e. building "artificial" islands.
ANSWER:
a
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