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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. On this trip in 1578, what skills did Ricci develop?
2. According to "Chapter Four, The Second Image: The Huihui", what was significant about the Chinese ideograph "yao"?
3. According to "Chapter One: Building the Palace", which one of these does NOT describe Governor Lu?
4. In the 16th century, who announced his plan to conquer Korea and overthrow the Chinese government?
5. According to "Chapter One: Building the Palace", how did Ricci believe that humans could remember anything?
Short Essay Questions
1. What had the Japanese done to make Ricci's life difficult?
2. Who was Alessandro Valignano and what did he think about the possibility of Asians and Japanese converting to Christianity?
3. How did these outside influences affect Ricci while growing up in Macerata?
4. What did Ricci need the new image associated with the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves" to represent?
5. What was the new version of the story associated with the first picture "The Apostle in the Waves" that Ricci gave Cheng Dayue?
6. How did Ricci use Chinese ideograph did Ricci use for his first image?
7. According to the author Jonathan D. Spence, how did the Chinese view the use of mnemonic devices?
8. What experiences led to Ricci's skill in drawing maps?
9. According to Spence, how did Ricci use the four images and four Chinese characters?
10. Where was the Memory Palace to be built?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the Catholic attitude towards profit and property during the time of Ignatius Loyola.
Essay Topic 2
During the 16th century, the political life of Italy was unstable. Connected by a number of city-states, the country was constantly drawn into internal and external feuds, war and violence. Adding to the chaos was the powerful presence of the Catholic Church and the role of the pope. Taking into account his age, his family's position in the community, and his education, explain how these events influenced Matteo Ricci.
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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