Question

What belief held by the Chinese shows their attitude of supremacy over other nations during the time of Emperor Qian Long? A. The importance of teaching the Chinese religion to other countries B. The ancestry of the Mongols, which made them equal C. The sanitary practice of taking off one's shoes while indoors D. A distinct order of living things: Chinese, barbarians, and beasts

Answer 1

The belief was that there was a distinct order of living things: Chinese, barbarians, and beasts. That's why they made all foreign diplomats bow down to the Emperor and why they completely isolated the country to show that it's self sufficient.

The answer is D.