As a Result of the Ming Dynasty Abandoning Support for Oceanic

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Ming dynasty abandoning support for oceanic exploration,

A) Chinese commerce ground to a halt and imperial revenue declined.
B) Chinese maritime power declined and opened the way for newcomers and rivals in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
C) the Ming were able to position themselves to more effectively defend against military threats from the south.
D) European navies were able to conquer Chinese ports in the fourteenth century.