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Question 14 of 19Read this excerpt from "Letter to George III, 1793" by Emperor Qian Long:You, O King, from afar have yearned after the blessings of our civilisation, and in your eagerness to come into touch with our converting influence have sent an Embassy across the sea bearing a memorial. I have already taken note of your respectful spirit of submission, have treated your mission with extreme favour . . . .Which words in the text most clearly show a superior attitude?A.from afar have yearnedB.treated your mission with extreme favourC.I have already taken noteD.your respectful spirit of submissionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Question 14 of 19Read this excerpt from "Letter to George III, 1793" by Emperor Qian Long:You, O King, from afar have yearned after the blessings of our civilisation, and in your eagerness to come into touch with our converting influence have sent an Embassy across the sea bearing a memorial. I have already taken note of your respectful spirit of submission, have treated your mission with extreme favour . . . .Which words in the text most clearly show a superior attitude?A.from afar have yearnedB.treated your mission with extreme favourC.I have already taken noteD.your respectful spirit of submissionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The words in the text that most clearly show a superior attitude are "your respectful spirit of submission".

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