Later Ming officials,in contrast to rulers in Portugal and Spain,viewed overseas expansion as:
A) an important source of government revenue.
B) a means of expanding the influence of the ruler.
C) a potential source of disorder and instability.
D) a means of expanding the reach of Buddhism.

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Later Ming officials saw overseas expansion as a potential source of disorder and instability. They were concerned about the cost of maintaining territories and the possible impact on domestic affairs. This perspective differed from the Portuguese and Spanish, who viewed overseas expansion as a means of expanding their influence and access to resources.

Later Ming Officials,in Contrast to Rulers in Portugal and Spain,viewed