How did Matteo Ricci's access to the emperor contribute to the Jesuits' goals?
A) It allowed for the opening of Chinese society to new ideas.
B) It allowed for the acceptance of Western ideals in China.
C) It allowed for the growing appeal of Christianity in China that lasted for centuries.
D) It allowed for the establishment of a core group of Christians among China's intellectual community.
E) It allowed for the Chinese to once again open all ports to Western traders.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
The author of the Revolt of the Masses sees which of the following dangers in modern politics?
a. The masses insist on ruling, but they lack the capacity to do so. b. Anyone who is different runs the risk of being eliminated. c. People no longer see a need to defend views with a rational argument. d. Many believe that they have the right to be unreasonable. e. all of the above
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).