Which of the following statements best describes the approach of china's emperors to international exchange during the early years of the ming dynasty?
a. they spread the philosophy of neo-confucianism by sending missionaries to europe.
b. they isolated themselves from the influence of and exchange with other nations.
c. they built up a massive military to influence governments around the world.
d. they created huge amounts of wealth by building relationships with american empires.

The correct answer is B) They isolated themselves from the influence of and exchange with other nations.

The statements that best describes the approach of China's emperors to international exchange during the early years of the Ming dynasty is "they isolated themselves from the influence of and exchange with other nations."

The inward turn during the Ming dynasty relates to the consequences of the teachings of Confucius in the 14th and 15th centuries. It represented such as a xenophobic approach to everything that came from the outside. The Confucian teachings considered improper to travel to other countries while parents of the individual were still alive. That is why Chinese people during this dynasty isolated themselves from other nations. No trade, no cultural exchange, no nothing.