Imperial Exams

Match the following titles with their corresponding placements in the imperial exams:

zhuangyuan = 1st place bangyan = 2nd place tanhua = 3rd place

Match the following placements in the imperial exams with their corresponding titles:

1st place = zhuangyuan 2nd place = bangyan 3rd place = tanhua

Match the following characters to their corresponding placements in the imperial exams:

zhuangyuan = 1st place bangyan = 2nd place tanhua = 3rd place

Which of the following were duties of local officials in ancient China?

Collecting taxes Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for creating the earth and sky in Chinese mythology?

Pangu Signup and view all the answers

What did Nuwa use to create the first human in Chinese mythology?

Yellow clay Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be considered unfair in an exam?

Smuggling notes into exam sites Signup and view all the answers

What role did the highest-ranking officials in the government play?

Assisting in the administration and decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

Where did the most senior officials in the government work?

In the imperial palace Signup and view all the answers

According to the myth, what did Nuwa use to create the humans?

Clay droplets Signup and view all the answers

Who were the humans that Nuwa created by hand?

The nobles Signup and view all the answers

What did Nuwa teach the humans she created?

Farming, hunting, and building Signup and view all the answers

What do these myths reveal about ancient Chinese beliefs and values?

The importance of individuality Signup and view all the answers

Guanyin is often depicted in female form in East Asian cultures. What was her original name in Indian Buddhism?

Avalokitesvara Signup and view all the answers

What did Princess Miao Shan refuse when her father tried to arrange her marriage?

To become a princess Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Miao Shan's father ordered her execution?

She was saved by a tiger Signup and view all the answers

What did the heavens bestow upon Miao Shan to help her better help those in need?

A thousand arms and eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is Guanyin often referred to as?

Goddess of Mercy and Compassion Signup and view all the answers

Why did Matsu only have the chance to save her father and not her brother?

Her mother woke her up Signup and view all the answers

What did Matsu do when the county governor asked her to pray for rain during a severe drought?

She refused to pray Signup and view all the answers

How did Matsu tame the mischievous demons causing trouble in the nearby mountains?

She used her loyal protectors to scare them Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Matsu when she climbed to the peak of the highest mountain?

She became a goddess Signup and view all the answers

Why do people build temples in Matsu's honor?

To ask for her protection Signup and view all the answers

True or false: There were ten suns in the sky in ancient China.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hou Yi shot down all ten suns.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Chang'e became immortal after swallowing the elixir.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol is important in Taoism to represent the balance between opposites?

A circle with half black and half white Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to have written the book 'Tao Te Ching'?

Laozi Signup and view all the answers

What does Taoism encourage people to do in order to live in harmony with the Tao?

Seek balance between opposites Signup and view all the answers

During the Dragon Boat Festival, people participate in Dragon Boat Racing to

remember how they tried to save Qu Yuan Signup and view all the answers

What do people do to remember Qu Yuan during the Dragon Boat Festival?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why did people throw packets of rice into the river during Qu Yuan's time?

To distract the fish from eating Qu Yuan's body Signup and view all the answers

Which festival marks the beginning of Spring in Chinese culture?

Qingming Festival Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional food associated with Qingming Festival?

Qingtuan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of tomb-sweeping during Qingming Festival?

To honor ancestors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a traditional way to celebrate Chinese New Year?

Lighting up their homes with red decorations Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lantern Festival?

A festival to light lanterns and enjoy delicious food Signup and view all the answers

When does the Qingming Festival take place?

Around April 4th or 5th Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a core belief of Confucianism?

Respect for authority Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main ideas or 'jewels' in Buddhism?

The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha Signup and view all the answers

What did Siddhartha Gautama see that made him realize everyone will experience suffering?

An old person, a sick person, a dead person, and a monk at peace Signup and view all the answers