Developments That Helped Europeans Expand Their Influence on the Oceans

Multiple Choice

Developments that helped Europeans expand their influence on the oceans included all except

A) the development of portolani.
B) the acquisition of the Chinese sternpost rudder.
C) a combination of lateen sails with square rigging and the ability to build ever-larger and more mobile ships.
D) the construction of gigantic ships, even larger than those employed by the Ming's Zhenghe.
E) recent naval experience on the high seas.