What element of Chinese culture did Ricci master?
Martial arts
Cuisine
Language and writing
Painting
Answer
The key to Matteo Ricci's cultural immersion and influence in China was his remarkable mastery of the Chinese language and writing system. He achieved fluency in Mandarin, studied classical Chinese literature, and even composed Chinese poetry. This profound understanding of Chinese culture enabled Ricci to build bridges of communication and trust with Chinese scholars and officials, laying the foundation for cultural exchange and the introduction of Western knowledge to China.
Unveiling the Far East: The Matteo Ricci Odyssey Quiz
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