Jesuit Priests Like Matteo Ricci and Ferdinand Verbiest

question 62

Multiple Choice

Jesuit priests like Matteo Ricci and Ferdinand Verbiest:

• A) Were murdered in a Qing backlash, as it attempted to "purify" China.
• B) Used their expertise in the New Sciences to advise the imperial court.
• C) Refused to dress like the Chinese, speak their language, or learn about their culture.
• D) Focused their efforts on converting the poor, in contrast to Franciscan and Dominican missionaries.

Identify key components of effective delivery, including handling questions and utilizing technology.

Acknowledge the importance of honesty when responding to audience questions.

Explore methods to manage and reduce presentation anxiety.

Understand how to effectively incorporate a backchannel for audience engagement.

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