The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 158 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 158 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How did Ricci use the concept of "ly" into his music when he was a Chinese missionary in the 16th century?

3. What problem arose because of the type of life that was flourishing during the 16th century when Ricci was in China?

4. What was the memory image that Ricci associated with the altered second image?

5. How many pictures are in the series of prints that made up the third picture, "The Men of Sodom"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Jesuits in China allow the Chinese to believe about Mary?

2. What did Ricci admire and appreciate in China?

3. Where in the Memory Palace did Ricci place this last image?

4. How did Ricci use this third picture in his work with the Chinese?

5. What was happening to the commercial side of life at this time?

6. What was Ricci's attitude toward Buddhism?

7. What was ironic about the death of Pope Paul IV in 1559?

8. On what did the Jesuits depend financially?

9. According to the author's speculation, why did Ricci seem so drawn to Mary, the mother of Jesus?

10. Who were Ricci's first converts in China?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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