Buddhist Literature: Jataka Tales and Cbap Poems
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What is the primary influence on Cambodian literature?

  • Islam
  • Taoism
  • Christianity
  • Buddhism (correct)
  • What is the name of the Cambodian version of the epic poem Ramayana?

  • Mahabharata
  • Ramayana
  • Reamker (correct)
  • Angkor Wat
  • When did verse novels emerge in Cambodia?

  • Mid-19th century
  • 16th century
  • 20th century
  • 18th century (correct)
  • What is the name of the genre that includes 'codes of conduct'?

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

    What is the significance of the Reamker in Cambodian art forms?

    <p>It touches all Cambodian art forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of inspiration for many Cambodian literary works?

    <p>Jataka tales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the cbap didactic poems?

    <p>To instruct people in Buddhist philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During whose reign did literature flourish in Cambodia?

    <p>King Ang Duong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Buddhist Institute established in 1930?

    <p>It published works previously available only on palm-leaf manuscripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the emergence of the prose novel in Cambodia in the late 1930s?

    <p>French cultural influence, educational expansion, and the growth of print media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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