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

Question

• It was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to China.
tha erbers shoutheonies to pay tibute, China demonstrated that it was a powertul country
• China only sought tributes from countries that bordered them.
• Tributes were something entirely new that had never been used before

Answer 1

Based on what is known about China's Ming Dynasty tribute system, the most accurate inference is:

• China demonstrated that it was a powerful country.

The tribute system was a way for China to showcase its dominance and influence over neighboring countries, as those countries would pay tribute to acknowledge China's superiority. The other statements are not accurate: countries did offer tribute (though the system had its challenges), China sought tributes from a range of countries beyond just its immediate borders, and the concept of tribute systems had been used in various forms throughout history, not something entirely new.