Which of the following illustrates how Ming China's decision to trade for silver affected its relationships with other Asian countries?(1 point)

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Responses

Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.

The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.

Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.

The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.

Answer 1

The most accurate response that illustrates how Ming China's decision to trade for silver affected its relationships with other Asian countries is:

The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.

This statement reflects the broader global trading dynamics and how China's demand for silver influenced trade relationships with European powers, which in turn affected their interactions with Asian countries. The other options do not accurately capture the complexities of Ming China's relationships with its neighbors in the context of silver trade.