Author Question: What was not the goal of Admiral Zheng He's explorations? a. Show kindness to people in distant ... (Read 12 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

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

dpost18 · **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.