This map was created from the voyages of Chinese mariner and explorer Zheng He. Which statement BEST describes the contrasting goals of the voyages of Zheng He and European explorers in the Indian ocean during the 15th century?
A)
The Chinese sought to gain a hold on the wealth of Asia and Africa. In
contrast, the Europeans sought to set up trade routes to further fund
exploration to the West
B)
Europeans sought to gain lands in the East to expand their empires. The
Chinese took advantage of these new trade routes and increased the
number of empires they traded with.
Europeans sought to expand into the Indian Ocean for a quicker way to
trade with the East. The Chinese sought to expand their control and
culture into Africa, the Far East and beyond.
D)
Europeans were seeking the wealth of Asia and Africa and were in search
of Christian allies to aid in their fight against Muslim crusaders. The
Chinese did not face a similar military threat and focused on establishing
Chinese trade routes.