Zheng He's primary accomplishment was
A) converting barbarians to Islam.
B) discovering new lands in the East.
C) bringing wealth to China.
D) acquiring Ming tributary states.
E) discovering the Philippines.

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Zheng He's primary accomplishment was acquiring Ming tributary states, expanding China's influence and power through diplomacy and military force. He led seven voyages between 1405 and 1433, establishing relationships with kingdoms and establishing China's dominance over the Indian Ocean trade routes. While he did bring wealth to China, it was through the collection of tribute from the states he had conquered and not through trade or discovery. He did not discover new lands in the East or the Philippines, and while he was a devout Muslim, his voyages were not focused on converting others to Islam.

Zheng He's Primary Accomplishment Was