Question

In 1433, what was the primary factor that contributed to the end of the Chinese voyages of exploration in the Indian Ocean? (1 point)
A) Religion

B) Economics

C) Civil war

D) Muslim invasion

Answer 1

Economics

The treasure fleet voyages cost Ming China vast amounts of money and brought nil returns since they were not trade excursions but only brought back exotic novelties. As a result, the government recovered little of the cost. Moreover, China was self-sufficient and did not need anything from the Indian Ocean countries

Answer 2

Economics I just took the test and got it right