The Chinese Allowed the Portuguese to Build a Base at Macao

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Chinese allowed the Portuguese to build a base at Macao for which of the following reasons?

• A) To encourage more trade with Europe
• B) To stop Portuguese piracy
• C) To encourage more conversions to Catholicism

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Definitions:

Helmholtz

Refers to Hermann von Helmholtz, a 19th-century German scientist known for his contributions to the study of vision, hearing, and the conservation of energy.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that proposes different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sounds, contributing to the perception of pitch.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear and is involved in the process of hearing.

Tympanic Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, also known as the eardrum.