The Treaty of Nanjing, signed after the First Opium War, resulted in the cession of which territory to Great Britain?
- Macau
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Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Shanghai
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The Treaty of Nanjing, signed in 1842, ended the First Opium War between the United Kingdom and China. As a result of the treaty, China ceded the territory of Hong Kong to the British Empire.