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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Chinese seem to prefer in its military?
(a) Actual combat over pomp and circumstance.
(b) Pomp and circumstance over actual combat.
(c) Diplomacy and nationalism over expansion.
(d) Expansion over diplomacy and nationalism.

2. In what year did Ricci join the Jesuits?
(a) 1571.
(b) 1552.
(c) 1610.
(d) 1583.

3. How many Christians were in the Japanese army during the 16th century?
(a) None.
(b) 150.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 1,500.

4. Who were the "huihui of the cross" during the 16th century when Ricci was in China?
(a) Nestorians.
(b) Buddhists.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Jews.

5. How did Ricci learn more about China?
(a) Through reading books and poetry of famous Chinese authors.
(b) Through his journeys across its rivers, lakes and canals.
(c) Through his seminary work with the Jesuits.
(d) Through studying Chinese religions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what concerned some Jesuits, including Ricci?

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

3. About what were the Jesuit missions in India concerned?

4. How did the Chinese people respond to Ricci's mnemonic abilities?

5. When Ricci was a missionary, what religion was he startled to learn was practiced by some Chinese?

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