What was a major factor leading to the cessation of the treasure voyages after Zheng He's death?

The entire fleet was destroyed in a typhoon

The discovery of a land route to Europe

Shifting political priorities and Confucian opposition at court

The Ming Dynasty was overthrown by invaders

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Zheng He's Treasure Voyages

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Test your knowledge of the Ming Dynasty's incredible maritime expeditions led by the great admiral Zheng He.

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01Which Ming Dynasty emperor initiated and sponsored the majority of Zheng He's treasure voyages?
02How many major maritime expeditions did Admiral Zheng He lead between 1405 and 1433?
03What were the massive, multi-decked vessels that served as the flagships of Zheng He's fleet called in English?
04The farthest confirmed destination of Zheng He's fleet was the coast of what modern-day continent?
05A primary objective of Zheng He's voyages was to project Ming power and establish what kind of relationships with foreign states?
06In which century did Zheng He's seven voyages take place?
07Zheng He was a member of which ethnic and religious group before being captured and made a court eunuch?
08What animal, brought back from Africa, was presented to the Yongle Emperor's court and interpreted as the mythical, auspicious qilin?
09What was a major factor leading to the cessation of the treasure voyages after Zheng He's death?
10The treasure fleets were constructed and typically began their long journeys from which major Chinese city?