Which of the following was the primary goal of Zheng He's expeditions? a. To establish Chinese trading cities on the Indian Ocean
b. To establish diplomatic relations with the Muslim state trading on the Indian Ocean
c. To impress people with the power and might of the Ming Dynasty
d. To eliminate foreign trade with the Ming Dynasty

c) troops march forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons

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