Which Chinese dynasty sponsored treasure voyages led by Zheng He?

Which Chinese dynasty sponsored treasure voyages led by Zheng He?

• A. Tang Dynasty
• B. Ming Dynasty
• C. Yuan Dynasty
• D. Song Dynasty

Answer: (B)

These treasure voyages were a deliberate display of imperial power and diplomacy sponsored by the Ming Dynasty. Led by Zheng He in the early 1400s, the expeditions were organized with the support of the Yongle Emperor to project China’s prestige, establish tributary relationships, and expand maritime trade across the Indian Ocean. The Tang and Song dynasties came long before this period, and the Yuan Dynasty—Mongol-ruled—preceded the Ming. So the dynasty behind Zheng He’s voyages is the Ming Dynasty.

These treasure voyages were a deliberate display of imperial power and diplomacy sponsored by the Ming Dynasty. Led by Zheng He in the early 1400s, the expeditions were organized with the support of the Yongle Emperor to project China’s prestige, establish tributary relationships, and expand maritime trade across the Indian Ocean. The Tang and Song dynasties came long before this period, and the Yuan Dynasty—Mongol-ruled—preceded the Ming. So the dynasty behind Zheng He’s voyages is the Ming Dynasty.