The emperor's question to Sun Yuting was most likely intended to assess which of the following?
A. The degree to which religious conflicts in Europe had weakened Great Britain militarily
B. The relative risks of continuing to pursue a trade policy that forced foreign states to acknowledge China's political superiority
C. The possibility for the establishment of Chinese colonies in Asia and the Americas
D. The potential advantages of making an alliance with Great Britain o prevent further Japanese expansion in East Asia
Answer:
C. The possibility for the establishment of Chinese colonies in Asia and the Americas
Explanation:
The Jianquin's emperor's question to governor Sun Yuting about if the British were wealthy and powerful was most likely intended to assess the possibility for the establishment of Chinese colonies in Asia and the Americas.
This is because, the emperor was eager to know if the British could be used as an ally to make China greater, without overrelying on them.
