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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. According to Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom, what is the subject of the series of prints that made up third picture "The Men of Sodom"?
2. What two moral extremes were seen in Rome during the mid-16th century?
3. According to "Chapter Five, The Second Picture: The Road to Emmaus", how many people were in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
4. When Ricci was a missionary in 16th century China, whom did the Chinese people fear?
5. What event was depicted in the second picture "The Road to Emmaus" that Ricci showed Cheng Dayue?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", what element of the Jesuit life did Ricci emphasize?
2. What did Ricci admire and appreciate in China?
3. According to the author's speculation, why did Ricci seem so drawn to Mary, the mother of Jesus?
4. What was Ricci's attitude toward Buddhism?
5. According to "Chapter Seven, The Third Picture: The Men of Sodom", what is the image in the third picture?
6. Who were Ricci's first converts in China?
7. What was ironic about the death of Pope Paul IV in 1559?
8. Where did Ricci place this third image in the Memory Palace?
9. Why did Ricci wish he had more money?
10. On what did the Jesuits depend financially?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ricci adapts the Chinese ideograph "wu" to explain the concept of peace. Explain the original meaning of "wu" and the way Ricci modified it. Discuss how the events in Ricci's life influenced this alteration.
Essay Topic 2
Matteo Ricci was born in Italy during the Renaissance, a great period of learning and exploration. Using information from your research, discuss the main characteristics of the Renaissance and explain how Ricci's life was influenced by the events of this time.
Essay Topic 3
China was a very isolated country during the life of Matteo Ricci and fought off outside influences. Discuss the reasons for the Chinese isolationism. Explain how China sought to keep Westerners out. Discuss the circumstances that brought about changes to this Chinese xenophobia.
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