Lesson 1.1 (Chinese)

Question 1

How many published works with a wide range of topics does have in Chinese literature?

Answer 1

5,000

Question 2

It is one of the major heritages of the world.

Answer 2

Chinese Literature

Question 3

It has profoundly influenced the literary traditions of other Asian countries.

Answer 3

Chinese Literature

Question 4

There is the arouse of individual writing script during __.

Answer 4

Chinese civilization

Question 5

All major types of Chinese __ were originally sung to the accompaniment of music.

Answer 5

poetry

Question 6

What are the four classes of Chinese literature?

Answer 6

Classical
Modern
Contemporary
Present Age

Question 7

This refers to the earliest period and covers works from 3,000 years ago to the late Qing dynasty.

Answer 7

Classical Chinese Literature

Question 8

Written in ancient form of language in this class is very different from the present day.

Answer 8

Classical Chinese Literature

Question 9

This class refers to the period from the Opium War in 1840 to the May 4th movement in 1919.

Answer 9

Modern Chinese Literature

Question 10

It is the war between two wars in the mid-19ty century involving Anglo- Chinese dispute over the British.

Answer 10

Opium War

Question 11

Novels, poetry, and other works began to appear with the theme of patriotism and the revelation of social literature.

Answer 11

Opium War

Question 12

This spanned period from 1919 to the foundation of modern in 1949 and took on a new vigor despite the fact that Chinese was in checkered and complicated times.

Answer 12

Contemporary Chinese Literature

Question 13

This period has the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949.

Answer 13

Present Age Chinese Literature

Question 14

This period had more freedom and an open atmosphere. Poems, essays, fiction, and drama with a broad spectrum of themes are popular.

Answer 14

Present Age Chinese Literature

Question 15

Who are some of the famous Chinese writers?

Answer 15

Confucius
Du Fu
Li Bai/ Li Po

Question 16

This writer is a famous philosopher in ancient Chinese history and is known for a belief concerned with inner virtue, morality, and respect for the community and its values.

Answer 16

Confucius

Question 17

What did Confucius compile after 600 BC with a collection of 305 poems?

Answer 17

The Book of Poetry (Shinjing)

Question 18

What is one of the notable works of Confucius?

Answer 18

The Analects

Question 19

He is known as ‘the greatest poet in China.’

Answer 19

Du Fu

Question 20

He created the ‘lushi’ and he focused on the theme of realism.

Answer 20

Du Fu

Question 21

This is Chinese poetry with a structure of 8 lines with 5-7 syllables in strict tonal pattern.

Answer 21

Lushi

Question 22

Lushi is famous in __ that is known to be ‘the golden age of art in Chinese literature.’

Answer 22

Tang Dynasty

Question 23

This writer is known to be a ‘famous drinker’ while writing his works.

Answer 23

Li Bai/ Li Po

Question 24

He is known as a ‘romantic poet’ and uses a free verse and less formal form of writing.

Answer 24

Li Bai/ Li Po

Question 25

Who is the author of the 'Quiet Night Through?'

Answer 25

Li Bai/ Li Po

Question 26

He is a rival of Du Fu to be the greatest poet in China.

Answer 26

Li Bai/ Li Po

Question 27

This literature is characterized as the expression of both the heart and the mind, concerning individual and society.

Answer 27

Chinese Literature

Question 28

Who is the Chinese writer who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature?

Answer 28

Mo Yan

Question 29

He is also known for his rich storytelling and magical realism, which often reflect social issues in China.

Answer 29

Mo Yan

Question 30

These writers are recognized for their significant novels that explore modern Chinese life, culture, and history, each bringing unique perspectives and styles.

Answer 30

Yu Hua, Wang Shuo, and Shi Tiesheng

Question 31

These writers are noted for their short stories, contributing to the richness of Chinese narrative literature

Answer 31

Gao Xiaosheng, Wang Zengqi, and Zhang Chenzhi

Question 32

This is a collection of lyrical poems that reflect the culture and beliefs of the southern regions of ancient China.

Answer 32

The Songs of the South (Chuci)

Question 33

This refers to historical and philosophical texts from the Qin and Han dynasties, which were crucial for shaping Chinese thought and governance.

Answer 33

Prose Writings of the Qin and Han Dynasties

Question 34

A poetic form that emerged during the Song dynasty, characterized by its musicality and emotional depth.

Answer 34

Song Lyric (Ci)

Question 35

Significant developments in prose writing, including essays and historical narratives.

Answer 35

Prose of the Tang and Song Dynasties