Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Jesuit mission in China?
A) Jesuits attracted many converts, and Christianity became a popular religion.
B) Jesuits made an effort to learn Chinese and to understand Chinese culture.
C) Jesuits captured Chinese interests with European science and technology.
D) Other Catholic missionaries criticized the Jesuits' tolerance of Chinese traditions.
E) Most Chinese were put off by Christianity's claim of being the only true religion.
Answer: A) Jesuits attracted many converts, and Christianity became a popular religion.
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