Asian Literature Quiz 3 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which Chinese-born author chose his pen name in homage to his favorite city?
2. Who was the composer of Panchatantra that provided maximum knowledge to three young princes through stories and examples?
3. Burmese literature was historically influenced by Indian and Thai cultures, as seen in many works, such as the Ramayana.
4. In writing your own speech one must do the following EXCEPT .....
5. What are the best known and most often read of the Vedas because their discourse is presented in dialogue/narrative form and they were the first to be translated into other languages?
6. During the reign of Tang Dynasty, there were four poets who became popular, who was considered as the "Poet Wizard" ?
7. Which of the following may likely describe the characteristics of African literature in general?
8. ..... deals with the other reincarnation of Vishnu in the person of Krishna.
9. The Chief Rabbinate, are scholars of the Koran and sound the call to prayer from mosques.
10. ..... is a collection of stories of which "Alladin", "Sinbad" and "Alibaba" are perhaps best known to Western readers.
11. The founder of Confucianism emphasized a code of social conduct and stressed the importance of discipline, morality, and knowledge.
12. The importance of I Want in the poem explicit .....
13. What term refers to a philosophy that is all-encompassing way of thinking and living that entails ancestor reverence and a profound human-centered religiousness?
14. "I won't be what I'm not." Jing-mei means which of the following when she says this line?
15. The Book of Songs was one of the ..... of Confucianism?
16. It is a collection of Indian animal stories that has circulated widely in India and around the world.
17. "Chinese people had Chinese opinions, and American People had American Opinions. Usually the American opinion was better." -Rose's perspective in this line
18. The ..... of the Chinese flag symbolizes the Communist Revolution, and also, the tradition color of the people.
19. There was a Logjam as a consequence of the cultural resolution that lasted 10 years. That era has passed, and they now have a favorable turn events and a great number of responsible written works.
20. Which country is the author of the poem "Gods can die" from?