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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Ricci leave Macerata to study in Rome?

2. In what year did Ricci join the Jesuits?

3. Who was the charismatic missionary to India who aimed to inspire the Asian missions of the Jesuits?

4. What did the Chinese seem to prefer in its military?

5. Who were the "huihui of the cross" during the 16th century when Ricci was in China?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, think of mnemonic devices?

2. What were conditions in Ricci's home city of Macerata when he was a young boy?

3. Why did the death of King Sebastian of Portugal cause concern for the Jesuits?

4. What was the new version of the story associated with the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves" that Ricci gave Cheng Dayue?

5. Describe the training of Matteo Ricci before he arrived in China.

6. What were the three major religions in China?

7. What were Ricci's rules for picking a location to store the information?

8. What is a "huihui"?

9. According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what is the second idiograph that Ricci chose for a memory image and why did he choose it?

10. What were the names of the ships during Ricci's trip from Lisbon to Goa in 1578?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The 15th and 16th centuries are often called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Exploration. Using Chapter Three, the First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves, discuss how Ricci's travels to India and China were representative of this period. Explain the use, availability and reliability of maps. Consider the types of vessels and the dangers that travelers would encounter.

Essay Topic 2

During the 16th century, the Jesuits began their active pursuit of learning and scholarship. From the curriculum in Ricci's seminary studies to the missions around the world, the Jesuits became known for their methods of education. Examine Ricci's own education and his pursuit of learning throughout his life. Determine whether his work in China furthered this quest for knowledge.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the Catholic attitude towards profit and property during the time of Ignatius Loyola.

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