Ricci wrote idealized views of China because he
a. saw it as a way to gain respect from the people of China.
b. wanted to criticize his own Western society.
c. hoped it would help to increase converts to Christianity.
d. feared retribution from powerful families.
e. used it as a warning to China of the danger outside its borders.
b
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