Which city did Ricci become the first European to enter?
Shanghai
Canton
Beijing
Nanjing
Answer
Beijing, the capital of China, holds the distinction of being the first city in which the Italian Jesuit missionary, Matteo Ricci, set foot, making him the first European to enter the city. Ricci's arrival in Beijing marked a significant milestone in the history of cultural and religious exchange between Europe and China, paving the way for future interactions and the dissemination of knowledge between the East and the West.
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