Why did the Ming decide to end large-scale maritime ventures after 1433?
A) The emperor had been captured and held for ransom by the Mongols, showing the need to concentrate military might along the northern border.
B) Large flotillas of pirates had barred Zheng He's fleet from traveling through the Persian Gulf.
C) Zheng He's fleet had been unable to reach its primary goal-the coast of Africa-so further explorations were abandoned.
D) Sumatra and Ceylon battled Zheng He's fleet and prevented their kings from being captured and presented to the emperor.
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