What Chinese practice did Ricci oppose?
Confucianism
Taoism
Ancestor worship
Buddhism
Answer
**Buddhism**, a widespread religion in China during the Ming Dynasty, faced opposition from Matteo Ricci, a prominent Jesuit missionary. Ricci, known for his efforts in introducing Western science and culture to China, held reservations about certain Buddhist practices and beliefs. He viewed some Buddhist rituals as superstitious and criticized the concept of reincarnation, which he believed contradicted Christian teachings.
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