The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

Slavery.

Animal sacrifice.

Vegetarianism.

2.

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 story of Sodom and its moral extremes.

He compared the event to the persecution of Jews around the world.

He compared the event to Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Romans.

3.

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 preaches against greed and the loss of one's soul to money.

He incorporates the theme of social justice with the Chinese value of money.

He connects the idea of profit with the musical themes of religion and morality.

He offers harpsichord music as an analogy to Christian beliefs.

4.

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 man is sinful.

To communicate the idea that woman tempts man into sin.

To communicate the idea that God is merciful.

5.

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

Virgil.

Homer.

Plato.

Confucius.

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