Question

Which of the following statements is not true about the Opium War in China?

Group of answer choices

1. The Chinese were easily defeated because of their outdated weapons

2. The Chinese government outlawed opium and called upon Britain to stop the trade

3. The result of the war showed that China was superior to western technology

4. Silver was used to pay for the drug in China

Answer 1

Answer: The following statement is not true about the Opium War in China:

The result of the war showed that China was superior to western technology.

Step-by-step explanation:

The result of the war showed the superiority of western technology over China. The British forces had superior naval power and modern weapons, while the Chinese forces had outdated weapons and an obsolete military structure. This led to the British victory and the forced opening of Chinese ports to foreign trade.