1. During the reign of Qianlong,
A. the Qing dynasty showed the first signs of internal decay.
B. China experienced widespread economic growth due to more trade with Mongolia.
C. the efforts of Christian missionaries reached their height.
D. Manchu invaders captured the city of Singapore.

8. Because its rulers tried to keep it isolated from the rest of the world, Korea
A. earned the name "the Hermit Kingdom."
B. was not able to trade for the superior kinds of clay its enemies possessed.
C. never developed commercial capitalism until nearly a century after its neighbors.
D. was in turn shunned by European and Tunisian merchants.