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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.
It was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to China.
It was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to China.
Tributes were something entirely new that had never been used before.
Tributes were something entirely new that had never been used before.
By persuading other countries to pay tribute, China demonstrated that it was a powerful country that others should respect.
1 answer
The best inference about China’s Ming Dynasty tribute system from the given options is:
By persuading other countries to pay tribute, China demonstrated that it was a powerful country that others should respect.
This reflects the purpose of the tribute system, which was to assert China's dominance and show its influence and power over other nations, encouraging respect and recognition.
