Question 1

In 1575 a poet in Mughal India translated the Ramayama epic into this commonly spoken language

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Question 2

Treatment of girls reinforced a strict Confucian view that females should be

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The treatment of girls in a strict Confucian context involved reinforcing gender hierarchies and expectations, including the importance of filial piety and submission to male authority figures. This included narratives that encouraged girls to submit to their parents, adhere to a strict gender hierarchy, and, in widowhood, to listen to their sons, reflecting the broader Confucian values that governed social and familial interactions.

Question 3

Why did the church charge Galileo with heresy?

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Galileo's affirmation of the heliocentric theory and displacement of earth from the center of the heavens challenged the traditional belief that the earth was at the center of the universe, which was based on Aristotelian and Ptolemaic teachings. His ideas went against a literal interpretation of the Bible, including the book of Genesis, which stated that the earth was fixed and immovable. These challenges to traditional beliefs led the church to charge him with heresy. Thus, all of the given answers are correct.

Question 4

Samurai warriors were military retainers of the

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Samurai warriors were military retainers of the daimyo, or feudal lords, in Japan during the feudal period. The daimyo hired samurai to protect their land and govern their territories. Samurai could also pledge their loyalty to the shogun, the military leader who held power in Japan from the 12th to the 19th century, but ultimately their allegiance was to their daimyo.

Question 5

What was Ricci's greatest accomplishment in his stay in China?

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Ricci's greatest accomplishment was becoming the first major figure to play an important role in the Chinese-European encounter. Ricci was a Jesuit who made great efforts to understand Chinese culture and language, and he was able to gain respect and influence among the Chinese elite. He helped bridge the gap between Chinese and Western knowledge, introducing new ideas and technologies to the Chinese, while also learning from their knowledge and traditions. His legacy helped pave the way for future exchange and communication between China and the West. While he did have converts, the spread of Christianity to Korea and Japan, and the translation of the Bible into Chinese were accomplishments of other missionaries who came after him. The conversion of the throne to Christianity did not occur during Ricci's lifetime.

Question 6

The Japanese emperor

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The Japanese emperor was primarily a ritual leader with no real power. While he was revered by the Japanese people, his role was largely symbolic and ceremonial. Political power in Japan was historically held by the shogun and the samurai class.

Question 7

The main emphasis of the Neo-Confucian philosophy of Wang Yangming was to stress self-reflection and that

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The main emphasis of the Neo-Confucian philosophy of Wang Yangming was the concept of innate knowledge, which means that every person is born with the ability to know the good and act upon it. This stressed the importance of self-reflection to gain a better understanding of oneself and the world around them. The other options are not relevant to Wang Yangming's philosophy.

Question 8

Ricci would often be invited by scholar-officials to participate in

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Scholar-officials in China valued philosophical debates, and Ricci was often invited to participate in such discussions. He was also known for his deep knowledge of Confucianism and other Chinese philosophies, which made him a valuable contributor to these conversations.

Question 9

When Ricci arrived in China,he first associated with Buddhists monks,but discovered that he had to make which of the following changes to make contact with important court officials who were close to the emperor?

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Ricci discovered that in order to make contact with important court officials, he needed to change his appearance and dress to match the style of the Chinese officials. This was necessary for him to gain access to the imperial court and establish relationships with influential people.

Question 10

Matteo Ricci belonged to the Society of Jesus which is also known as

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Matteo Ricci belonged to the Society of Jesus, which is commonly known as the Jesuits. The Jesuits are a religious order within the Catholic Church that was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. They have been known for their contributions to education, missionary work, and social justice causes.

Question 11

Ricci feared that the appeal in China of Christianity would be limited by what church demand?

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Ricci feared that the appeal of Christianity in China would be limited by the demand of the church for the Chinese to abandon their ancestral shrines, which were an integral part of their culture and beliefs. He realized that this demand would not sit well with the Chinese and would hinder the spread of Christianity in the country. Ricci believed in adapting Christianity to Chinese culture, and therefore, did not advocate for the abandonment of ancestral shrines.

Question 12

When Natteo Ricci first arrived,the predominant religion during the Ming Dynasty in China was

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Buddhism was one of the predominant religions during the Ming Dynasty, along with Confucianism, which was more of a philosophical and ethical system.

Question 13

Some Church authorities disagreed with Ricci on the compatibility of which Chinese tradition and Christianity?

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Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit priest who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was a pioneer in the Jesuit mission in China. He believed that the Chinese tradition of venerating ancestors was not in conflict with Christian teachings and could be accommodated within Christianity. However, some Church authorities disagreed with him, arguing that this practice was a form of idolatry incompatible with Christian faith.

Question 14

In 1592,Korea was able to repel a Japanese invasion by the successful use of

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Korea was able to repel the Japanese invasion in 1592 by the successful use of heavily fortified "turtle ships". These ships were equipped with iron spikes and cannons, making them nearly invulnerable to Japanese attacks. The turtle ships were able to effectively defend the Korean coastline and prevent the Japanese from advancing further inland.

Question 15

After 1614,the Japanese shoguns took which of the following actions against foreigners?

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Question 16

Martin Luther was especially repelled by which church action?

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Martin Luther was especially repelled by the selling of indulgences to raise money for Church building projects. He believed that salvation could not be bought or earned through acts such as purchasing indulgences, but rather through faith and grace from God. This belief was a major factor in his protest and eventual split from the Catholic Church.

Question 17

Ricci's most influential publication in Chinese was

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The True Meaning of the Lord of Heaven was Ricci's most influential publication in Chinese. It was an important work that introduced Christianity to the Chinese literati and scholars.

Question 18

After meeting and listening with representatives of many religious leaders and followers,Akbar proclaimed his belief in

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Akbar proclaimed his belief in a hybrid religious philosophy known as Divine Faith, which incorporated elements of Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Question 19

Luther believed what in relation to Christians and the bible?

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Luther believed in the concept of sola scriptura, or the idea that Scripture alone should guide Christian faith and practice, rather than the teachings of the Catholic Church or other sources. He believed that individual Christians should be able to read and interpret the Bible for themselves, rather than relying on priests or the Church hierarchy to explain its meaning.

Question 20

Which of the following was a new religious philosophy in sixteenth-century Asia?

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Sikhism was a new religious philosophy that emerged in sixteenth-century Asia, particularly in the region of Punjab in northern India. It blended elements of Hinduism and Islam and emphasized the idea of "one God" and the importance of social justice and equality.

Quiz 16: Maritime Expansion in Afro-Eurasia, 1500 - 1700