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The Influence of Eastern Civilization — Test

Question 15 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

Besides isolationism, what is another reason why Imperial China limited trade?

Answer
A
Europeans valued their goods at much higher than their actual worth.
B
Europeans continued to produce porcelain, tea, and silk in excess.
C
China wanted to prevent its ports from being polluted by foreign ships.
D
China feared Christian evangelism was harming Confucian tradition.

Explanation

China’s rulers worried that foreign missionaries would spread Christianity and weaken Confucian beliefs and social traditions. This concern about preserving Chinese culture was another reason for limiting trade, so the correct choice is “China feared Christian evangelism was harming Confucian tradition.”

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