The Chinese were hesitant to convert to Christianity partly because
A. of Matteo Ricci's refusal to respect Chinese traditions.
B. of the monotheistic traditions of Confucianism.
C. by that time Islam had already made important inroads into China.
D. of what had happened to Korea when they converted to Christianity.
E. of Christianity's exclusivity concerning other beliefs such as Daoism and Buddhism.
Answer: E
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