Question

The Chinese halted exploration in the 1430s for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

(A) the expense of the voyages.
(B) pressure from the scholar-gentry.
(C) disinterest in trade.
(D) the need to reinforce the Great Wall.
(E) fear of additional Mongol invasions.

Answer 1

The Chinese halted exploration in the 1430s for all of the following reasons except C. Disinterest in trade.