16 Questions
What are the most common styles in Asian literature?
Poetry or verse and dramatic prose
What is the importance of Asian literature?
It reflects the similarities in customs and traditions across Asian countries
How has Asian literature aided the spread of spirituality?
By heightening the major religions such as Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam
Which continent's literature does the text primarily focus on?
Asia
What does Asian literature give the rest of the world a better understanding of?
Asian culture
Which religions originated from West Asia according to the text?
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Which of the following is considered the oldest known written piece?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
What is the title of one of the 'four most wondrous classical novels' of China?
The Journey to the West
Which Chinese literary work revolves around Buddhist monk Xuanzang's journey west to India?
The Journey to the West
Which Chinese literary work is famously referred to as '70% history and 30% fiction'?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Which literary work features an evil ruler imposing a tyrannical reign of terror over his impoverished subjects?
Outlaws of the Marsh
In which work do we learn about Gilgamesh's overwhelming power, his friendship with Enkidu, and his quest for eternal life?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Which work features a series of Mesopotamian tales that recount the exploits of King Gilgamesh?
'The Epic of Gilgamesh'
In which literary work does an intrepid band form an outlaw army to restore the rule of law and justice?
'Outlaws of the Marsh'
"The Journey to the West" or Xi You Ji belongs to which category?
'Four Great Classical Novels'
"Labor without thoughts is labor lost" is a quote attributed to:
'Confucius'
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