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Which of the following had the best navigational technology available during the time period between 600-1450 CE?
  1. The Byzantine Empire
  2. Western Europe
  3. China
  4. Japan
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Answer - C - During the time period between 600-1450 CE, China had the best navigational technology available.

Key Takeaway: China had great navigational inventions, such as the sternpost rudder and the compass, as well as the fantastic Ming fleet that later sailed the Indian Ocean under Zheng He. During this time period, therefore, the Chinese were easily the dominant force in navigational technology.
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