Who was Matteo Ricci?Group of answer choicesThe first Jesuit priest to arrive in China to convert the Ming Emperor to ChristianityLeader of the Taiping rebellionThe first European trader to establish treaty ports in ChinaThe advisor to the Qing emperor KangxiThe first European missionary in Japan

Which of the following statements about Matteo Ricci's life is NOT correct?Group of answer choicesMatteo Ricci became a well-respected scholar of Confucianism in Ming ChinaIn order to make Christianity acceptable to the Chinese elite, Ricci emphasized the role of ethics and downplayed discussion of theologyMatteo Ricci was the first Protestant missionary in ChinaRicci's accounts of China and India were important sources of knowledge about Asia among Europeans during the European EnlightenmentRicci had spent some time in Goa before arriving in China

Who was Zheng He?Group of answer choicesThe emperor who immediately succeeded Hongwu to the Ming throneA Chinese Muslim explorer and eunuch admiral during the rule of YongleA Confucian scholar and advisor at the court of HongwuThe author of the Ming era encyclopediaThe Japanese ambassador to the Ming court

In the top panel, the engraving shows three Jesuit missionaries and scholars who served at the courts of Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In the bottom panel, the engraving shows two Chinese Christian converts: Xu Guangxi (left) and his granddaughter, Candida Xu (right).QuestionWhich of the following developments in Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries most directly helps to explain the presence of the scholars shown in the image of China?ResponsesThe Inquisition led to the expulsion of enemies of the Catholic Church from Europe.The Inquisition led to the expulsion of enemies of the Catholic Church from Europe.The Protestant Reformation led the Catholic Church to seek new converts outside of Europe.The Protestant Reformation led the Catholic Church to seek new converts outside of Europe.The wars of religion led many to question the role of religion in European society.The wars of religion led many to question the role of religion in European society.The expansion of the Ottoman Empire in Europe led many to leave their homes as refugees.

In the top panel, the engraving shows three Jesuit missionaries and scholars who served at the courts of Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In the bottom panel, the engraving shows two Chinese Christian converts: Xu Guangxi (left) and his granddaughter, Candida Xu (right).QuestionIn the context of the period 1450–1750, which of the following most likely explains why the Qing government employed the scholars shown in the image?ResponsesStates sought to recruit foreign experts to industrialize their economies.States sought to recruit foreign experts to industrialize their economies.States sought to legitimize their rule by recruiting foreigners from prestigious universities.States sought to legitimize their rule by recruiting foreigners from prestigious universities.States sought to centralize their rule by including foreigners whose positions were dependent on the state to serve in the bureaucracy.States sought to centralize their rule by including foreigners whose positions were dependent on the state to serve in the bureaucracy.States sought to recruit foreigners who could help factions within the state bureaucracies solve their differences.

In the top panel, the engraving shows three Jesuit missionaries and scholars who served at the courts of Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In the bottom panel, the engraving shows two Chinese Christian converts: Xu Guangxi (left) and his granddaughter, Candida Xu (right).QuestionThe spread of new cultural ideas, such as those illustrated by the religious beliefs of Xu Guangxi and Candida Xu, most strongly encouraged some Asian governments in Eurasia in the period 1450–1750 toResponsesexpand educational opportunities for the lower classesexpand educational opportunities for the lower classeslimit trade and other contacts with foreignerslimit trade and other contacts with foreignersadvocate for the peaceful settlement of existing religious conflictsadvocate for the peaceful settlement of existing religious conflictsdevelop national joint-stock companies