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What event in 1911 marked the end of the Chinese empire?
The formation of the Republic of China
What was the primary occupation of those who wrote or collected most Chinese literature prior to the 20th century?
Officials in the imperial system
What was the primary focus of Chinese literature prior to the 20th century?
Poetry and essays
Which neighboring regions were influenced by Chinese literature?
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What literary forms did the Chinese develop over the centuries?
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What was the approximate time period when the large multicultural area became an empire?
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Who were the primary writers and collectors of Chinese literature prior to the 20th century?
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What was the main type of Chinese literature that influenced neighboring countries?
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In what century did Chinese literature experience a significant shift in forms and styles?
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What was the outcome of the events in 1911?
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Study Notes
Chinese Literature
- Represents a large multicultural area that became an empire in the 3rd century BC, lasting until 1911.
- Most pre-20th century literature was written or collected by officials or men educated within the imperial system.
- Poetry and essays were the dominant forms of Chinese literature prior to the 20th century.
- Traditions of fiction and drama developed over the centuries.
Influence on Neighboring Countries
- Chinese literature had a significant impact on the writings of neighboring countries, including Korea, Japan, and Central and Southeast Asia.
Chinese Literature
- Represents a large multicultural area that became an empire in the 3rd century BC, lasting until 1911.
- Most pre-20th century literature was written or collected by officials or men educated within the imperial system.
- Poetry and essays were the dominant forms of Chinese literature prior to the 20th century.
- Traditions of fiction and drama developed over the centuries.
Influence on Neighboring Countries
- Chinese literature had a significant impact on the writings of neighboring countries, including Korea, Japan, and Central and Southeast Asia.
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