What was not the goal of Admiral Zheng He's explorations?
a. Show kindness to people in distant places
b. Display the powers of the Ming Dynasty
c. Distribute treasures
d. Conquer people in distant places
ANS: D
It was important for the Admiral to show the wealth and power of the Ming Dynasty on his
explorations. They set out to show the world that China was the only civilized state. Information can
be found in the section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration
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