Opium can best be described as __________.

A.
a type of tea that was popular in Britain in the 1800s
B.
a plant that was used to make blue dye
C.
a powerful, addictive narcotic drug
D.
a type of woven cotton cloth with a colorful design

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

C.

The best answer is C. a powerful, addictive narcotic drug.