14 Questions
What is the Chinese word for literature?
Wen
What is the meaning of "wen" in Chinese?
Literature and civilization
Which ancient Chinese classics symbolize virtues and moral ideals?
The Analects of Confucius and Shang Shu
Which of the following are ancient Chinese classics that symbolize virtues and moral ideals?
All of the above
What is Li Chi?
A book of governmental law and social/moral conduct
What influenced the emergence of intellectual debates in early China?
Social and political changes
What influenced the emergence of intellectual debates in early China?
Social and political changes
What became a major aspect of philosophical writing during the Warring States period in China?
Storytelling and poetry
What became a major aspect of philosophical writing during the Warring States period?
Storytelling and poetry
What did Confucius lay down to promote peace, order, and dignity?
Moral and ethical principles
What did Confucius lay down to promote peace, order, and dignity?
Moral and ethical principles
How many books are there in The Analects of Confucius?
20
What did early Confucianism emphasize as a model for ethical conduct?
Correct relations between men and the family
What was the attempt made to prevent philosophical discourse from utilizing literary techniques of persuasion?
None of the above
Study Notes
- Chinese literature focuses on aesthetics and beauty.
- "Wen" is the Chinese word for literature, encompassing human civilization's accomplishments.
- The Analects of Confucius and Shang Shu are ancient Chinese classics that symbolize virtues and moral ideals.
- Li Chi is a book of governmental law and social/moral conduct.
- The emergence of intellectual debates in early China was influenced by social and political changes.
- Storytelling and poetry became a major aspect of philosophical writing during the Warring States period.
- Confucius laid down moral and ethical principles to promote peace, order, and dignity.
- The Analects of Confucius is a collection of 20 books.
- There was an attempt to prevent philosophical discourse from utilizing literary techniques of persuasion.
- Early Confucianism emphasized correct relations between men and the family as a model for ethical conduct.
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