Because Mongols controlled access to the Silk Road after the overthrow of the Yuan, the emperor Yongle put an emphasis on
A)maritime trade connecting with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
B)overland trade through India and Arabia.
C)trade through Buddhist monasteries.
D)trans-Pacific exploration.
E)none of these; trade decreased because people could not afford to travel by Silk Road and pay Mongol tariffs.

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After the Mongols controlled access to the Silk Road, Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty sought alternative routes for trade and diplomacy, leading to an emphasis on maritime trade. This initiative aimed to establish direct trade links with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, bypassing the overland routes controlled by the Mongols. This strategy led to the famous voyages of Zheng He, which expanded Chinese influence and trade networks throughout the region.

Because Mongols Controlled Access to the Silk Road After the Overthrow