Complete the sentence about Kinmen with the correct year: The name was first recorded in ______ when the Hongwu Emperor appointed Zhou Dexing to administer the island and protect it from pirate attacks.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1387
The name was first recorded in 1387, when the Hongwu Emperor appointed Zhou Dexing to run the island and guard it against pirates. Kinmen means golden gate.
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