Question

The Ming dynasty’s policies toward foreign trade beginning in the 15th century resulted in:

A) a rapid growth in smuggling and piracy along chinas coasts.
B) an invasion if Chinese territory by Japan and it’s European allies.
C) The spread of European political ideals throughout China.
D) The collapse of Neo-Confucianism as China’s state philosophy.

Answer 1

The Ming´s Dynasty´s policies towards foreign trade begining in the 15th century resulted in a rtapid growth of smuggling and piracy along China´s coast ( answer A ) . In effect, while foreign envoys to China were permitted, strict prohibitions were enacted for chinese maritime trade ventures trying to trade abroad.