Which of the following may be inferred by the fact that Zheng He’s voyages became increasingly longer?(1 point)

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Zheng He did not want to return to China for various reasons.
Zheng He did not want to return to China for various reasons.

China needed more money and trade partners.
China needed more money and trade partners.

Zheng He wanted to take exotic animals back to China.
Zheng He wanted to take exotic animals back to China.

Zheng He traveled farther to build on earlier successes and to take the example of Ming power to new civilizations.

Answer 1

The most appropriate inference from the fact that Zheng He’s voyages became increasingly longer is:

Zheng He traveled farther to build on earlier successes and to take the example of Ming power to new civilizations.

This response aligns with the idea that the extended voyages represented a desire to expand Chinese influence and showcase its power to other regions.