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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, The Third Image: Profit and Harvest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ricci help the Chinese to see with this second picture "The Road to Emmaus"?
(a) The Chinese will understand the power of Jesus to perform miracles.
(b) The Chinese will see two men accepting the resurrection of God and the third preparing for His return to heaven.
(c) The Chinese will understand the role of salvation in the lives of Christians.
(d) The Chinese will see the wonder of the resurrection and its effect on Christ's followers.

2. Which of these was NOT a typical gift that Ricci would give to the Chinese during his time as a missionary in the late 16th century?
(a) Bibles signed by the reigning pope.
(b) A rhinoceros horn.
(c) A small harpsichord.
(d) Religious paintings.

3. Who endangered marine trips during the 16th century in the Chinese seas?
(a) Pirates and privateers.
(b) Greedy ship owners.
(c) Ill-trained captains and navigators.
(d) Mutinous seamen.

4. How did Ricci use the concept of "ly" into his music when he was a Chinese missionary in the 16th century?
(a) He offers harpsichord music as an analogy to Christian beliefs.
(b) He connects the idea of profit with the musical themes of religion and morality.
(c) He preaches against greed and the loss of one's soul to money.
(d) He incorporates the theme of social justice with the Chinese value of money.

5. During the Renaissance, what were the Jesuits searching for in their publications?
(a) The sturdiest paper.
(b) The ideal page size.
(c) The highest quality ink.
(d) The perfect font.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the 16th century, who announced his plan to conquer Korea and overthrow the Chinese government?

2. What was the state of Ricci's financial situation during most of his time in China?

3. What did Ricci realize about his attempt at ecumenism when he was a missionary in China?

4. In what year did Ricci join the Jesuits?

5. Who was the college teacher in Rome that maintained a correspondence with Ricci after Ricci left school?

(see the answer key)

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