Multiple Choice
Why did the Chinese abandon ocean exploration in 1433?
A) They were too slow in developing ships that would allow them to stay at sea for long periods of time.
B) They were distracted by the turmoil of the Dark Ages.
C) They were not interested in showing the wealth or power of the Ming Dynasty to other peoples of the world.
D) They were victims of changing political winds, and the cost of the exercise was deemed too great.
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