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What is the name of the vizier's daughter who marries the king in the text?
What is the name of the vizier's daughter who marries the king in the text?
- Shahbanu
- Shahrazad
- Scheherazade (correct)
- Dunyazad
How does Scheherazade ensure that the king will be eager to hear the rest of her stories the following night?
How does Scheherazade ensure that the king will be eager to hear the rest of her stories the following night?
- She dances for him
- She recites poetry
- She sings a lullaby
- She stops the story in the middle (correct)
What strategy does Scheherazade employ to save herself and other brides from execution?
What strategy does Scheherazade employ to save herself and other brides from execution?
- Performing magic tricks
- Telling the king stories every night (correct)
- Singing love songs to the king
- Cooking elaborate meals for the king
What is the main content of the tales that Scheherazade tells to the king?
What is the main content of the tales that Scheherazade tells to the king?
Which literary work consists of tales that combine magical, mystical, mythical elements with real and historical events?
Which literary work consists of tales that combine magical, mystical, mythical elements with real and historical events?
In what region were the tales Arabized and adapted for a Middle Eastern and Islamic audience?
In what region were the tales Arabized and adapted for a Middle Eastern and Islamic audience?
What form did Confucius' teachings take after his death in 479 BC?
What form did Confucius' teachings take after his death in 479 BC?
During which historical period was 'One Thousand and One Nights' compiled?
During which historical period was 'One Thousand and One Nights' compiled?
What is the genre of 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
What is the genre of 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
What triggers King Shahrayar's loathing of women in 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
What triggers King Shahrayar's loathing of women in 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
Who had a shockingly sinister plan in 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
Who had a shockingly sinister plan in 'One Thousand and One Nights'?
'One Thousand and One Nights' heavily influenced cultural thought in which region?
'One Thousand and One Nights' heavily influenced cultural thought in which region?
What type of souls are found in the Circle of Hell dedicated to GREED?
What type of souls are found in the Circle of Hell dedicated to GREED?
Which cultural characteristic of the Spaniards is depicted in the epic tale of El Cid Campeador?
Which cultural characteristic of the Spaniards is depicted in the epic tale of El Cid Campeador?
Who is King of the Franks and leads an army fighting Muslims in Spain in 'The Song of Roland'?
Who is King of the Franks and leads an army fighting Muslims in Spain in 'The Song of Roland'?
Which category of souls would be found in the Circle of Hell dedicated to VIOLENCE?
Which category of souls would be found in the Circle of Hell dedicated to VIOLENCE?
'The Book of the Dead' is most closely associated with which ancient culture's mythology and theology?
'The Book of the Dead' is most closely associated with which ancient culture's mythology and theology?
'The Book of the Dead' is famous for being a significant aspect of which ancient culture's heritage?
'The Book of the Dead' is famous for being a significant aspect of which ancient culture's heritage?
