Asian Literature and Landmarks Quiz
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What are the most common styles in Asian literature?

  • Short stories and novels
  • Poetry or verse and dramatic prose (correct)
  • Biographies and autobiographies
  • Science fiction and fantasy
  • What is the importance of Asian literature?

  • It promotes Western ideologies
  • It only focuses on historical events
  • It reflects the similarities in customs and traditions across Asian countries (correct)
  • It has no significance beyond entertainment
  • How has Asian literature aided the spread of spirituality?

  • By heightening the major religions such as Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam (correct)
  • By discouraging spiritual exploration
  • By promoting atheism
  • By diminishing the influence of major religions
  • Which continent's literature does the text primarily focus on?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Asian literature give the rest of the world a better understanding of?

    <p>Asian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religions originated from West Asia according to the text?

    <p>Christianity, Judaism, and Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered the oldest known written piece?

    <p>The Epic of Gilgamesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of one of the 'four most wondrous classical novels' of China?

    <p>The Journey to the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese literary work revolves around Buddhist monk Xuanzang's journey west to India?

    <p>The Journey to the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese literary work is famously referred to as '70% history and 30% fiction'?

    <p>Romance of the Three Kingdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work features an evil ruler imposing a tyrannical reign of terror over his impoverished subjects?

    <p>Outlaws of the Marsh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which work do we learn about Gilgamesh's overwhelming power, his friendship with Enkidu, and his quest for eternal life?

    <p>The Epic of Gilgamesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work features a series of Mesopotamian tales that recount the exploits of King Gilgamesh?

    <p>'The Epic of Gilgamesh'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which literary work does an intrepid band form an outlaw army to restore the rule of law and justice?

    <p>'Outlaws of the Marsh'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "The Journey to the West" or Xi You Ji belongs to which category?

    <p>'Four Great Classical Novels'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Labor without thoughts is labor lost" is a quote attributed to:

    <p>'Confucius'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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