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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, The First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 16th century, who announced his plan to conquer Korea and overthrow the Chinese government?
(a) Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
(b) Amemune Takatsugi.
(c) Takama no Harahiro.
(d) Tenno Heika.

2. In what other way were mnemonic devices used during the 16th century?
(a) To learn the theologies of the Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian religions.
(b) To convert other non-Christians around the world.
(c) To retain substantial scientific, mathematical, and musical information of the Renaissance.
(d) To help explorers navigate to the New World.

3. When did Ricci leave Macerata to study in Rome?
(a) 1568.
(b) 1607.
(c) 1574.
(d) 1658.

4. What are mnemonic devices?
(a) Ways to remember by association.
(b) Recording tools to transcribe notes.
(c) Auditory tools to improve people's hearing.
(d) Ways to improve public speaking.

5. According to "Chapter Two, The First Image: The Warriors", what does the Chinese idiograph "wu" symbolize?
(a) Clean and dry.
(b) War.
(c) Spear.
(d) Stop or prevent.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter Three, the First Picture: The Apostle in the Waves", to whom did Ricci give the first picture?

2. In what year did Ricci join the Jesuits?

3. Whom did Ricci meet in Lisbon, Portugal, who died without an heir?

4. How many Christians were in the Japanese army during the 16th century?

5. Which of the following did the Jesuits NOT do on the trip in 1578?

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