Which of the following was NOT a corollary of the Chinese belief that China represented "civilization" and was at the center of the world?
a. The belief that the Chinese were an inherently superior race, so that barbarians could never become truly civilized
b. The belief that Chinese society was self-sufficient, while "barbarians" craved Chinese wealth and learning
c. The belief that the people outside of China were "barbarians"
d. The belief that one of China's tasks was to enlighten "barbarians" by teaching them the ways of civilization
Answer: a. The belief that the Chinese were an inherently superior race, so that barbarians could never become truly civilized
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