In light of what was happening in China, which of the following phrases was used by many Chinese to describe their country during the nineteenth century?

a. "Heavenly kingdom of great peace."
b. "Revolution from above."
c. "The Middle Kingdom."
d. "Carved up like a melon."


Answer: d. "Carved up like a melon."

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