2 Points
What Chinese practice demonstrated the belief that China was superior to
other nations?
O
A. Trading ships had to be disinfected before disembarking at the
Chinese port.
O
B. Merchants were forced to perform Chinese religious rituals.
O
C. Foreign diplomats were required to bow to the Chinese emperor.
O
D. European traders were not allowed to take Chinese silk out of the
country
SUBMIT

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.