Which of the following best suggests the significance of Matteo Ricci’s success in getting access to Beijing?(1 point)

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Christianity was becoming an important religion in Ming China.
Christianity was becoming an important religion in Ming China.

Ricci was allowed in Beijing because the Europeans had decided to become Chinese tributes.
Ricci was allowed in Beijing because the Europeans had decided to become Chinese tributes.

Ming China efforts to keep Europeans at a distance were failing.
Ming China efforts to keep Europeans at a distance were failing.

Ricci brought Western knowledge and spread it to the Chinese people.

Answer 1

The response that best suggests the significance of Matteo Ricci’s success in getting access to Beijing is:

Ming China efforts to keep Europeans at a distance were failing.

This choice highlights Ricci's access as a sign that Ming China's attempts to limit contact with Europeans were not entirely effective, allowing for greater cultural exchange and interaction.