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

Question

Responses

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

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

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.

Answer 1

The most accurate 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 option reflects the Ming Dynasty's aim to assert its influence and legitimacy in the region through the tribute system, which was rooted in a belief in the centrality and superiority of Chinese civilization. The other options either misrepresent the nature of the tribute system or provide inaccurate statements.