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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. During the 16th century, why had Pope Paul IV given the Inquisitors in Spain great power?
2. What event was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
3. During the Renaissance, what did Ignatius Loyola encourage Jesuits to do with their possessions?
4. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, what did the Jesuits allow the Chinese to believe instead of the doctrine the Chinese were not ready to understand?
5. Which one of these is NOT part of the location where Ricci placed the new image in the Memory Palace?
Short Essay Questions
1. On what did the Jesuits depend financially?
2. Why did Ricci develop mnemonic techniques during his studies in Rome?
3. What are some of the things that Ricci did not like about China and its culture?
4. According to "Chapter Six, The Third Image: Profit and Harvest", what were some of the gifts that Ricci was able to give the Chinese?
5. What was the fourth ideograph and image that Ricci placed in the Memory Palace?
6. According to "Chapter Eight, The Fourth Image: The Fourth Picture", what was the relationship between Matteo Ricci and Girolamo Costa?
7. What was Ricci's attitude toward Buddhism?
8. What was happening to the commercial side of life at this time?
9. How was Ricci able to learn the Chinese language?
10. How did the Chinese receive the ideas of Western science?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the role of the Marian sodalities for the Jesuits and compare/contrast the Jesuit view of Mary with the Chinese view of Mary.
Essay Topic 3
The Chinese practiced three major religions: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. In his efforts to Christianize the Chinese, Ricci uses the beliefs from these three religions to show the similarities to his Catholicism. Explain the basics of all four religions and discuss their similarities and differences to each other.
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