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gbarreiro

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What was not the goal of Admiral Zheng He's explorations?
  a. Show kindness to people in distant places
  b. Display the powers of the Ming Dynasty
  c. Distribute treasures
  d. Conquer people in distant places



Question 2

Whose expedition was able to prove circumnavigation of the globe was possible?
  a. Captain James Cook
  b. Matthew Murray
  c. Ferdinand Magellan
  d. Christopher Columbus



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
It was important for the Admiral to show the wealth and power of the Ming Dynasty on his
explorations. They set out to show the world that China was the only civilized state. Information can
be found in the section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ferdinand Magellan thought he could find an open westerly trade route to the Orient. Although he died
in the Philippines, his crew continued the expedition. Information can be found in the section
Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration.



gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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