To demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols, the Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu,
A) severed relations with the Middle East and Central Asia and closed the borders to foreigners.
B) built the Great Wall of China and deported all Mongols.
C) changed the official language from Mongolian to Chinese.
D) marched all the Mongols to the Korean border.
E) formed close ties with the Manchu instead.

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The Ming emperors severed relations with the Middle East and Central Asia and closed the borders to foreigners as a way to demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols. This was done primarily to prevent further invasions by the Mongols and to establish an isolationist policy for China. The other choices are incorrect as there is no evidence of the Ming emperors doing these actions to reject the Mongols.

To Demonstrate Their Rejection of the Mongols, the Ming Emperors