Which of the following best interprets the impact of global trade of Ming China?

Question

A. European nations successfully fought battles for and took Chinese land for their own
B. Ming China refused to take European trade goods, so the country did not change at all
C. Limiting Western access to Ming China kept the country free of foreign influence for a time, but not forever
D. Many foreigners began to enter China and change its culture

Answer 1

The best interpretation of the impact of global trade on Ming China is:

C. Limiting Western access to Ming China kept the country free of foreign influence for a time, but not forever.

This option reflects the historical context where Ming China did implement policies to limit foreign access and influence, particularly in response to European trade and missionary activities. However, these efforts were ultimately not able to completely prevent foreign influence, which increased in the following Qing dynasty and beyond.