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What type of material were the oldest known Chinese characters carved on?
What type of material were the oldest known Chinese characters carved on?
- Bamboo slips
- Bronze plates
- Tortoise shells (correct)
- Ox horns
What was the purpose of carving pits on animal bones during the Shang dynasty?
What was the purpose of carving pits on animal bones during the Shang dynasty?
- To preserve animal bones
- To store food supplies
- To create musical instruments
- To gain auspice of military affairs (correct)
In Imperial China, what type of script style was preserved on old steles dating from 200 BCE?
In Imperial China, what type of script style was preserved on old steles dating from 200 BCE?
- Small seal script (correct)
- Large seal script
- Cursive script
- Bronzeware script
What type of character unification did Qin Shi Huang impose around 220 BCE?
What type of character unification did Qin Shi Huang impose around 220 BCE?
Which is one of the most famous bronzeware scripts in Chinese calligraphic history?
Which is one of the most famous bronzeware scripts in Chinese calligraphic history?
What are the main writing implements mentioned in the text?
What are the main writing implements mentioned in the text?
Which script, similar to modern text, was authorized under Qin Shi Huang?
Which script, similar to modern text, was authorized under Qin Shi Huang?
What encouraged the spread of traditional regular script during the Later Tang dynasty?
What encouraged the spread of traditional regular script during the Later Tang dynasty?
What are the Four Treasures of the Study in traditional East Asian writing?
What are the Four Treasures of the Study in traditional East Asian writing?
What physical parameters influence the final result of a calligrapher's work?
What physical parameters influence the final result of a calligrapher's work?
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Oldest Chinese Characters Material
Oldest Chinese Characters Material
Carved on tortoise shells.
Shang Dynasty Carving Purpose
Shang Dynasty Carving Purpose
To gain auspice in military affairs.
Imperial China Script Style
Imperial China Script Style
Small seal script found on old steles from 200 BCE.
Qin Shi Huang's Character Unification
Qin Shi Huang's Character Unification
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Famous Bronzeware Script
Famous Bronzeware Script
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Main Writing Implements
Main Writing Implements
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Script Authorized by Qin Shi Huang
Script Authorized by Qin Shi Huang
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Spread of Regular Script
Spread of Regular Script
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Four Treasures of the Study
Four Treasures of the Study
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Parameters Influencing Calligraphy
Parameters Influencing Calligraphy
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