China's Most Enduring and Intense Interaction with Outsiders Was with

question 14

Multiple Choice

China's most enduring and intense interaction with outsiders was with

• A) the gathering and hunting societies of Southeast Asia.
• B) the nomadic pastoral peoples of the northern steppes.
• C) the various empires that ruled India.
• D) Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean.

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Definitions:

Outgroup Attribution

The tendency to attribute the behavior and outcomes of individuals who are not members of one's own group to their inherent characteristics, rather than to situational factors.

Consolidation

Consolidation refers to the process of making a position of power or achievement secure and stable, or in psychology, the process by which memories become stable in the brain.

Dissenting View

An opinion that differs from the consensus or majority viewpoint, highlighting the presence of diverse perspectives in discussions or debates.

Informational Influence

A form of social influence where an individual changes their behavior or beliefs based on information received from others.