29 Questions
What is the estimated number of poems written by Du Fu?
More than a thousand
What was the primary feature of the writing system developed during the Shang Dynasty?
Hieroglyphic
What is Afro-Asian literature primarily concerned with?
The cultural understanding of Africa and Asia
What period saw the emergence of religious and philosophical schools of thought?
Both Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period
Which dynasty was led by the Mongols?
Yuan Dynasty
What is the approximate time period of the Hieroglyphs of Egypt?
3200 BC to 400 AD
What is the term for 'familiar sayings' in Chinese?
Yanyu
What is the name of the Chinese god of literature?
All of the above
What was the philosophy that justified the strong control of the emperor during the Qin Dynasty?
Legalism
What is the name of the Chinese philosopher known as the 'Great Teacher'?
Confucius
What was the significant literary development during the Han Dynasty?
Rewriting and republication of Confucian texts
What was the primary purpose of the earliest written works in China?
To emphasize the importance of cultural values
What is the characteristic of Chinese proverbs called 'Chengyu'?
Four characters long
What was the earliest form of Chinese writing?
Inscription on bone and tortoise shells
What was the notable feature of literature during the Tang Dynasty?
Early development of woodblock printing
What was the earliest period of Chinese literature?
Shang Dynasty
What is the time period of the 'New Culture Movement' in Chinese literature?
1912-present
Who was one of the greatest romantic poets of ancient China, active during the Tang Dynasty?
Li Bai
What is the main focus of Confucius' teachings in the Analects?
Establishing ethical models of family and public interaction
What is the Golden Rule, according to Confucius?
What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others
What is the primary emphasis of Confucius' philosophy of education?
The mastery of the Six Arts
What is the significance of the Analects of Confucius?
They offer a collection of moral teachings and anecdotes
What is the main characteristic of Confucius' teaching on government?
It promotes culturally distinguished and peaceful government
Which Greek god is associated with the underworld?
Hades
What is the origin of the name 'Asia'?
From the Ancient Greek word Aoia
Which goddess is associated with the hearth or fireplace?
Hestia
What is the term for writing written by people from mixed African-Arab ethnicity or African-Asian ethnicity?
Afro-Asian Literature
Which god is associated with commerce, travelers, and thieves?
Mercury
What is the second largest continent in the world?
Africa
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