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During which period did literature focus on religion, creation, civilization, and heroism?
During which period did literature focus on religion, creation, civilization, and heroism?
What was the primary purpose of the earliest written documents?
What was the primary purpose of the earliest written documents?
Which aspect of society do the earliest written documents mainly focus on?
Which aspect of society do the earliest written documents mainly focus on?
What type of script was invented to record more complicated information after pictographic writing?
What type of script was invented to record more complicated information after pictographic writing?
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Which literary period saw the invention of writing?
Which literary period saw the invention of writing?
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What does the literature during the ancient period reflect?
What does the literature during the ancient period reflect?
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When was the first great heroic narrative of world literature, Gilgamesh, written down?
When was the first great heroic narrative of world literature, Gilgamesh, written down?
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Which collection stands at the beginning of the Chinese literary tradition?
Which collection stands at the beginning of the Chinese literary tradition?
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What are the primary scriptures of Hinduism consisting of four books of sacred hymns?
What are the primary scriptures of Hinduism consisting of four books of sacred hymns?
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Which gods are responsible for the lives of all creatures on a cosmic scale in Hinduism?
Which gods are responsible for the lives of all creatures on a cosmic scale in Hinduism?
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What guiding principle of human conduct preserves the social, moral, and cosmic integrity of the universe in Hinduism?
What guiding principle of human conduct preserves the social, moral, and cosmic integrity of the universe in Hinduism?
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What language did literature in Latin begin with?
What language did literature in Latin begin with?
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What did Ssu-ma Ch'ien produce during the period of the Warring States?
What did Ssu-ma Ch'ien produce during the period of the Warring States?
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What is believed to help creatures escape from the cycle of karmic rebirth in Hinduism?
What is believed to help creatures escape from the cycle of karmic rebirth in Hinduism?
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What are the two epics that express the core values of Hinduism?
What are the two epics that express the core values of Hinduism?
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What almost vanished from memory until its accidental discovery in 1872?
What almost vanished from memory until its accidental discovery in 1872?
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The literature during the ancient period primarily focused on religion, creation, civilization, and heroism.
The literature during the ancient period primarily focused on religion, creation, civilization, and heroism.
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The earliest written documents were primarily created for the purpose of preserving literature.
The earliest written documents were primarily created for the purpose of preserving literature.
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Hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts were invented to record more complicated information after pictographic writing.
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts were invented to record more complicated information after pictographic writing.
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The oldest writing was pictographic in nature.
The oldest writing was pictographic in nature.
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The literature during the ancient period reflected the set of rituals and beliefs that originated and were passed through generations.
The literature during the ancient period reflected the set of rituals and beliefs that originated and were passed through generations.
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The period of Ancient Literature marks the invention of writing and earliest literature.
The period of Ancient Literature marks the invention of writing and earliest literature.
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The first great heroic narrative of world literature, Gilgamesh, was written down around 2700 BC.
The first great heroic narrative of world literature, Gilgamesh, was written down around 2700 BC.
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The Classic of Poetry is a collection of prose and drama that stands at the beginning of the Chinese literary tradition.
The Classic of Poetry is a collection of prose and drama that stands at the beginning of the Chinese literary tradition.
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The fusion of ethical thought and idealized Chou traditions associated with Confucius were recorded in the Analects by Confucius himself.
The fusion of ethical thought and idealized Chou traditions associated with Confucius were recorded in the Analects by Confucius himself.
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Ssu-ma Ch'ien produced the popular Historical Records during the period of the Warring States in China.
Ssu-ma Ch'ien produced the popular Historical Records during the period of the Warring States in China.
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The Vedas are the primary scriptures of Hinduism and consist of four books of sacred hymns.
The Vedas are the primary scriptures of Hinduism and consist of four books of sacred hymns.
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All four castes of Hindus are bound by the same set of duties or dharma.
All four castes of Hindus are bound by the same set of duties or dharma.
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Hinduism was able to triumph in India because it did not synthesize tenets and ideas from other religions.
Hinduism was able to triumph in India because it did not synthesize tenets and ideas from other religions.
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Literature in Latin began with a translation of the Greek “Odyssey” and continued to be modeled after Greek sources until it became Christian.
Literature in Latin began with a translation of the Greek “Odyssey” and continued to be modeled after Greek sources until it became Christian.
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The Roman Empire did not borrow from Greek sources for its literature.
The Roman Empire did not borrow from Greek sources for its literature.
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The “Story of the Flood” in Gilgamesh is almost similar to the biblical story of the flood and was accidentally discovered in 1872.
The “Story of the Flood” in Gilgamesh is almost similar to the biblical story of the flood and was accidentally discovered in 1872.
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Study Notes
Ancient Literature
- Literature during this period focused on religion, creation, civilization, and heroism.
- The primary purpose of the earliest written documents was to record events, people, and ideas.
Development of Writing
- The oldest writing was pictographic in nature.
- Hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts were invented to record more complicated information after pictographic writing.
Mesopotamian Literature
- The period of Ancient Literature marks the invention of writing and earliest literature.
- The first great heroic narrative of world literature, Gilgamesh, was written down around 2700 BC.
Chinese Literature
- The Classic of Poetry is a collection of poetry that stands at the beginning of the Chinese literary tradition.
- Ssu-ma Ch'ien produced the Historical Records during the period of the Warring States in China.
Hindu Literature
- The Vedas are the primary scriptures of Hinduism and consist of four books of sacred hymns.
- The guiding principle of human conduct that preserves the social, moral, and cosmic integrity of the universe in Hinduism is dharma.
- Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the gods responsible for the lives of all creatures on a cosmic scale in Hinduism.
- The two epics that express the core values of Hinduism are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
- Moksha, or liberation, is believed to help creatures escape from the cycle of karmic rebirth in Hinduism.
Latin Literature
- Literature in Latin began with a translation of the Greek “Odyssey” and continued to be modeled after Greek sources until it became Christian.
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Test your knowledge of the ancient period in literature and figures of speech with this 50-question exam. Questions cover topics such as religion, creation, civilization, heroism, and the use of different figures of speech. Prepare to showcase your understanding of the timeline of literature and its influences.
