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The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci Quiz

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The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci Quiz

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1)

According to "Chapter Three, the First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves", when Ricci travels from Nanjing to Nanchang, who appears in his most significant dream? (from Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves)

Peter the Apostle.
Mary.
Jesus.
God.
2)

According to "Chapter Nine: Inside the Palace", whom was Ricci quoting when wrote "Facilis descensus averni"? (from Chapter Nine, Inside the Palace)

Plato.
Virgil.
Homer.
Confucius.
3)

According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what was significant about the Chinese ideograph "yao"? (from Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui)

It was easy to write but difficult to translate.
It was easy to translate but difficult to write.
It had five different meanings.
It was not used by many Chinese.
4)

How long did Christopher Plantin take to write his Bible, the pinnacle of the Counter-Reformation, in the 16th century? (from Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves)

Ten years.
One year.
Twenty years.
Five years.
5)

According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what concerned some Jesuits, including Ricci? (from Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui)

The Renaissance.
The Counter-Reformation.
The Inquisition.
The Reformation.
6)

During the Renaissance, what were the Jesuits searching for in their publications? (from Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus)

The ideal page size.
The perfect font.
The sturdiest paper.
The highest quality ink.
7)

According to "Chapter Nine: Inside the Palace", to whom did Ricci write "Facilis descensus averni"? (from Chapter Nine, Inside the Palace)

The eunuch Ma Tang.
His mentor Joao Barrados.
The dying Francesco de Petris.
Giulio Fuligatti, his school friend.
8)

According to "Chapter Nine: Inside the Palace", what did each of the figures standing behind Ricci inside the palace have in their hands? (from Chapter Nine, Inside the Palace)

Each had a Bible and a rosary.
One had a cross and one had a golden robe.
Each had a baby.
One had a golden robe and one had a crown.
9)

Where and when did the Jesuits publish their first book? (from Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus)

Paris in 1539.
Lisbon in 1570.
Jerusalem in 1459.
Rome in 1559.
10)

What was the meaning of "yao" when Ricci translated the Ten Commandments while he was a missionary in China? (from Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui)

"Covet".
"Not".
"Shall".
"Thou".
11)

When Ricci was a 16th century missionary in China, how did he use the event of the Inquisition when teaching the Chinese? (from Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom)

He compared the event to conflict in China between the Buddhists and the emperor.
He compared the event to the persecution of Jews around the world.
He compared the event to Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Romans.
He compared the event to the story of Sodom and its moral extremes.
12)

When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, what was wrong with the science taught to the Chinese? (from Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus)

It lacked fundamental principles.
It disregarded Western discoveries and advances.
It focused on outdated principles.
It led to many disasters to the environment.
13)

What kind of map did Ricci print in 1602? (from Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui)

A map of China divided by provinces.
A more accurate map with Western political organizations and locates of the Holy Land and holy cities.
A world map with locations of Jesuit missionaries.
A map of China noting the religions practiced in different areas.
14)

To which of the Buddhist beliefs was Ricci particularly hostile when he was a missionary in 16th century China? (from Chapter Eight, The Fourth Image: The Fourth Picture)

Reincarnation.
Animal sacrifice.
Slavery.
Vegetarianism.
15)

In the 16th century, who provided funds to Christopher Plantin to write his Bible? (from Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves)

King Henry VIII of England.
Emperor Wanli of China.
The people of Antwerp.
King Phillip II of Spain.
16)

Why did Ricci alter the story of the third picture, "The Men of Sodom"? (from Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom)

To communicate the idea that sin brings God's judgment.
To communicate the idea that woman tempts man into sin.
To communicate the idea that man is sinful.
To communicate the idea that God is merciful.
17)

When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, how were pictures of Mary received in China? (from Chapter Eight, The Fourth Image: The Fourth Picture)

The Chinese reacted piously.
The pictures were sent back to Rome.
The Chinese reacted in fear.
The pictures were desecrated.
18)

During the Renaissance, on what did the Jesuits depend financially to support themselves and their missionaries? (from Chapter Six, The Third Image: Profit and Harvest)

The profit from the books of Jesuit sermons.
The donations of generous Catholics who believed in the missionary work of the Jesuits.
The success of international trade.
The support of the Catholic Church in Rome.
19)

According to "Chapter Nine: Inside the Palace", how did Ricci's once-injured foot feel? (from Chapter Nine, Inside the Palace)

The foot is numb and he can no longer walk.
The foot pulses with pain.
The pain has suddenly stopped.
The pain continues from his foot to his heart.
20)

When Ricci was standing inside the palace, what did he hear? (from Chapter Nine, Inside the Palace)

He heard the angels singing.
The Memory Palace was silent.
He heard the wailing of the dead.
He heard the birds chirping.
21)

What did Ricci help the Chinese to see with this second picture "The Road to Emmaus"? (from Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus)

The Chinese will understand the power of Jesus to perform miracles.
The Chinese will understand the role of salvation in the lives of Christians.
The Chinese will see the wonder of the resurrection and its effect on Christ's followers.
The Chinese will see two men accepting the resurrection of God and the third preparing for His return to heaven.
22)

How did Ricci use the concept of "ly" into his music when he was a Chinese missionary in the 16th century? (from Chapter Six, The Third Image: Profit and Harvest)

He connects the idea of profit with the musical themes of religion and morality.
He preaches against greed and the loss of one's soul to money.
He offers harpsichord music as an analogy to Christian beliefs.
He incorporates the theme of social justice with the Chinese value of money.
23)

When Ricci became a missionary in China during the 16th century, why were the Chinese eager to learn? (from Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus)

They want to be role models to their children.
They want to be able to read and understand the Bible.
They want to pass their exams to get better jobs.
They want to be able to read and write in two languages.
24)

According to the author in "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", what was the reaction to the death of Pope Paul IV in 1559? (from Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom)

Enemies capitalized on the Church's vulnerability.
Grief and wailing.
Joyous rioting in the city.
Jesuits were expelled from foreign missionaries.
25)

To whom did the Chinese emperor leave many matters to be handled? (from Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves)

Administrative eunuchs.
His appointed cabinet.
Military generals.
Elected representatives.
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