Question

Which was not an example of foreign contact that took place during the Ming dynasty?

a) Trade with Southeast Asia
b) Diplomatic missions to Europe
c) Military conquests in Japan
d) Cultural exchanges with Persia

Answer 1

The option that was not an example of foreign contact during the Ming Dynasty is military conquests in Japan. The Ming participated in trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchanges but not military conquests in Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ming Dynasty Foreign Contact

During the Ming dynasty, China had significant trade with Southeast Asia and experienced cultural exchanges with Persia. There were also diplomatic missions to Europe, most notably through the voyages of Zheng He. However, the Ming Dynasty focused on defensive strategies rather than overseas military expeditions.

It's also important to note that the dynasty started with a reversion to isolationism under the Hongwu Emperor, followed by a period of extensive exploration and trade, and ended with a renewed cautious approach to foreign trade under the Qing dynasty's Canton system.