Zheng He's experiences showed the
a. lack of interest in maritime exploration by the Chinese.
b. desire of the Ming emperors to spread Buddhism to the furthest regions of the empire.
c. economic competition between the Chinese and European powers.
d. scientific curiosity of the Manchu about the outside world.
Answer: a. lack of interest in maritime exploration by the Chinese.
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