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Why did the diffusion of ideas and knowledge decrease during the Ming Dynasty?

The emperors used up finances by sponsoring several expeditions to foreign lands.

The emperors promoted the study of politics and government over science and technology.

The emperors instituted a policy of isolationism, which limited trade and outside influence.

The emperors reintroduced Confucian ideals which placed focused on family rather than education.

The emperors instituted a policy of isolationism, which limited trade and outside influence.

Explanation:

The Ming Dynasty existed between the year 1368 to 1644. Initially, the government under the dynasty financed various voyages and explorations to the West around the 1500s to early 1600s.

However, due to the fear of Ming Leaders on the influence of western culture particularly Christianity, eroding the Chinese traditional culture, the emperors instituted a policy of isolationism, which limited trade and outside influence. This led to a decrease in the diffusion of ideas and knowledge which continued to Quing Dynasty.

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