During the ming dynasty, why did china enjoy a
favorable balance of trade with europe?
(1) the ming dynasty imported numerous
manufactured goods from europe.
(2) china exported large quantities of opium to
european traders.
(3) chinese silk continued to be in high demand
in europe.
(4) the ming dynasty paid tribute to european
traders.

Look at the painting the lictors bring to brutus the bodies of his sons by jacques-louis david (1789). the most likely message this painting sends to french citizens is that one must be prepared to sacrifice their own children to preserve france. loyalty to one’s country stops short of sacrificing one’s own children. brutality is an integral part of revolution and the reign of terror. no one is immune to death, not even the leaders of the revolution.