2. Which of the following in part Impacted the Ming dynasty's decision to finance Zheng He's voyages?
(1) The extended length of time necessary to cross the Silk Road affected China's
economic growth.
(2) The Ming dynasty sought new investments during their golden age.
(3) Zheng He had attempted to usurp power from the Ming dynasty so they diverted his
attention to exploration.
(4) Constant sea invasions of China disrupted trade and the Ming dynasty sought a
resolution to this problem.​