Chinese Literature Influence

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What were the major forms of Chinese literature prior to the 20th century?

  • Novels and biographies
  • Poetry and essays (correct)
  • Drama and satire
  • Folk tales and mythology

What is the name of the collection of texts endorsed by Confucius in the 6th century BC?

  • Jing (The Analexts)
  • Yi Jing (The Book of Wisdom)
  • Lunyu (The Analexts) (correct)
  • Lunyu (The Classics)

What is the primary concern of The Book of History, The Shu jing?

  • The evolution of Chinese poetry
  • The practices of good government (correct)
  • The history of Chinese literature
  • The importance of Confucian philosophy

What is characteristic of the verses in The Book of Songs, The Shi jing?

<p>They use alliteration and rhyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were the poems in the Shi Jing (Shih Ching, Book of Poetry) composed?

<p>Between the 10th and 7th centuries BC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the poetry in the Shi Jing (Shih Ching, Book of Poetry)?

<p>Simplicity of language and emotion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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