Question

Which of the following can be inferred about China’s Ming Dynasty tribute system?(1 point)
Responses

China only sought tributes from countries that bordered them.
China only sought tributes from countries that bordered them.

Tributes were something entirely new that had never been used before.
Tributes were something entirely new that had never been used before.

It was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to China.
It was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to China.

By persuading other countries to pay tribute, China demonstrated that it was a powerful country that others should respect.

Answer 1

By persuading other countries to pay tribute, China demonstrated that it was a powerful country that others should respect. This matches how the Ming tribute system projected Chinese power and prestige.