Question

1. which of the following best explains the impact of ming china on global trade?

the merchants of ming china exported silks, porcelain, and other luxury goods.
large amounts of silver were exported to europe and the americas by ming china.
ming trade expansion led to establishing colonial rulers in north and south america.
gold and enslaved people from west africa were brought to china by ming merchants.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Ming China was known for exporting luxury goods like silks, porcelain, etc., which had a significant impact on global trade as these goods were in high demand internationally.
• Option 2: Ming China imported silver (not exported) due to its trade with Europe and the Americas, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Ming China did not establish colonial rulers in the Americas; European powers were the ones colonizing the Americas, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Ming merchants did not engage in the trans - Atlantic slave trade or bring gold and enslaved people from West Africa to China, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

The merchants of Ming China exported silks, porcelain, and other luxury goods.