Question

Based on his letter, what is most likely Emperor Qian Long's opinion of King George III? a. He thinks King George III has superior imperialistic powers and fears making him angry. b. He views himself as superior to King George III, since China is a vast kingdom and Britain is a small island. c. He views himself as equal to King George III because emperor and king are basically the same position. d. He thinks of King George III as a powerful ruler over a vast dominion.

Answer 1

Emperor Qianlong views himself as superior to King George III, considering China to be a vast kingdom and Britain a small island.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided, Emperor Qianlong's opinion of King George III is that he views himself as superior to him, considering China to be a vast kingdom while Britain is a small island. Qianlong demanded that Lord George Macartney, who represented King George III, kneel and knock his head on the ground as a sign of respect, but Macartney refused. Qianlong did not consider King George III an equal and refused Britain's request for a permanent embassy in China, stating that China did not need anything from Britain. Therefore, option b, He views himself as superior to King George III, since China is a vast kingdom and Britain is a small island, is the most likely opinion of Emperor Qianlong towards King George III.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option d - He thinks of King George III as a powerful ruler over a vast dominion.

Emperor Qian Long's opinion of King George III can be inferred as thinking of him as a powerful ruler over a vast dominion.

In the account, it is mentioned that Qianlong demanded that Lord George Macartney, the representative of King George III, demonstrate his respect by kneeling and knocking his head on the ground.

This indicates that Qianlong believed King George III to be a ruler with significant power and authority. Additionally, Qianlong refused Britain's request to establish a permanent embassy in China, implying that he did not view King George III as an equal.