What was the purpose of Zheng He's expeditions?
a. the expeditions were intended to find the New world.
b. the expeditions were intended to establish Chinese prestige in the Indian Ocean and to control foreign trade.
c. the expeditions were intended to conquer new territories for the Ming emperors
d. the expeditions were religious in nature and intended to spread knowledge of Buddhism
Answer: b. the expeditions were intended to establish Chinese prestige in the Indian Ocean and to control foreign trade.
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