8 How did the Japanese respond to Catholicism 9 Voltaire viewed the Qing emperors as 10What caused the Qing Empire to limit strictly the access of foreign merchants to Chinas commercial cities?

Answer 1

Choices 4# 8:

A. The shogunal court was hostile, but certain regional lords were receptive.

B. The shogunal court was receptive, but certain regional lords were hostile.

C. Both the shogunal court and the regional lords were hostile.

D. Both the shogunal court and the regional lords were receptive.

E. Only the downtrodden peasants found it appealing.

Choices 4# 9:

A. Model philosopher-kings.

B. Bloody tyrants.

C. Foolish children.

D. Religious demagogues.

E. Worrisome competitors.

Choices 4# 10:

A. A combination of xenophobia and religious concerns

B. A combination of tax protectionism and piracy

C. A combination of piracy and xenophobia

D. A combination of religious concerns and fear of invasion

E. A combination of tax protectionism and inflation control

Answer 2

8. The Japanese initially welcomed Catholicism, but later responded with persecution and the expulsion of foreign missionaries due to concerns about its influence and the threat it posed to the traditional social order.

9. Voltaire viewed the Qing emperors as wise despots, believing they ruled with absolute power but also introduced reforms and maintained stability in China.

10. The Qing Empire limited foreign merchants' access to China's commercial cities due to a desire to control trade and protect domestic industries, as well as concerns about maintaining social order and sovereignty.