21ST Century Literature from the Philippines (Part IV)

Question 1

The 21st century literatures of Asia consist of writings from countries in? (4 items)

Answer 1

East Asia,
South Asia,
Southeast Asia, and
West Asia

Question 2

East Asian literatures includes writings from ? (3 items)

Answer 2

China, Japan and Korea

Question 3

South Asian Literatures comprise works
from? (3 items)

Answer 3

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Question 4

Southeast Asia works are from? (4 items)

Answer 4

Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

Question 5

_____________ and ____________ represent the writings from West Asia.

Answer 5

Arabic Literature and Jewish Literature

Question 6

______________________is the
oldest civilization in the world that
dates back to the Shang Dynasty in
1765 BC.

Answer 6

China or the Chinese civilization

Question 7

China is also known as ________________

Answer 7

“The Red Dragon”

Question 8

_______________ is the longest dynasty in
Chinese history that lasted 1046 B.C.E.
to 256 B.C.E

Answer 8

Zhou Dynasty

Question 9

___________ perhaps the greatest philosopher of the world has known. One of the great
men that China has produced.

Answer 9

Confucius

Question 10

The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is ____________

Answer 10

Kung Fu-Tze.

Question 11

The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.

‘Kung’ means?

Answer 11

proper name

Question 12

The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.

’ Fu ‘ means?

Answer 12

signifying revered

Question 13

The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.

’ Tze ‘ means?

Answer 13

signifying teacher

Question 14

What are the Five Classics?

Answer 14

• Book of Changes
• Book of History or Documents
• Book of Rites
• Book of Odes
• Spring and Autumn Annals

Question 15

Contains a system of divination, which is
centered largely around the principles of yin and yang

Answer 15

Book of Changes

Question 16

A compilation of 58 chapters detailing the
events of ancient China.

Answer 16

Book of History or Documents

Question 17

described the social norms, governmental
organization, and the ritual conduct during the Zhou dynasty. Believed to have been compiled by Kongzi, the __________ is the foundation of many ritual principles that arise in later imperial China.

Answer 17

Book of Rites

Question 18

__________ is also translated as the Book of Songs or Book of Poetry. _____________ is comprised of 305 poems dealing with a range of issues, including love and marriage, agricultural concerns, daily lives, and war.

Answer 18

The Book of Odes

Question 19

appear to have been created specifically for
annalistic purposes. ________________ was traditionally understood as being written by
Confucius.

Answer 19

The Spring and Autumn Annals

Question 20

was one of the leading Chinese poets
of the eighth century. His writings deal with the good things of life and with the pathos
of human destiny. With a striking vividness they treat of love, friendship, wine, nature and simple village living.

Answer 20

Li Po (701-761), Li Tai Po,

Question 21

was a well-known Chinese poet who represented the classical tradition in Chinese literature, politics and morality.

Answer 21

Po Chu I (722-846)

Question 22

Japan is also known as the ________________

Answer 22

“Land of the Rising Sun”

Question 23

____________ is one of the major oriental literatures

Answer 23

Japanese literature

Question 24

___________ is the basic alphabet in
Japan which consists of 46 characters.

Answer 24

Katakana

Question 25

2 EARLIEST WRITING FROM
ANCIENT JAPAN

Answer 25

1. The Records of Ancient Matters in Kojiko (A.D. 712)
2. The Chronicles of Japan or Nihongi (A.D 720)

Question 26

__________favorite form of amusement

Answer 26

Japanese Drama

Question 27

3 types of Japanese Drama

Answer 27

1. Noh Play
2. Joruri or Bunraku
3. Kabuki Play

Question 28

National theatre of Japan

Answer 28

Noh Play

Question 29

_________ the puppets are beautifully made
and lifelike in size.

Answer 29

Joruri or Bunraku

Question 30

the play of the masses. It is less intellectual, more realistic, and even sensational.

Answer 30

Kabuki Play

Question 31

Korea is also known as _______________

Answer 31

“The Land of the Morning Calm”

Question 32

Literature written in Chinese characters ________, was established at the same time as the Chinese script arrived on the peninsula

Answer 32

hanja

Question 33

Korean literature written before the end of
the______________ is called “Classical” or
“Traditional”

Answer 33

Joseon Dynasty

Question 34

Classical Korean literature has its roots in
traditional folk’s beliefs and folk tales of
the peninsula, strongly influenced by (3 types)

Answer 34

Confucianism, Buddhism and Shamanism.

Question 35

Korean poems were called ________

Answer 35

Hyangga

Question 36

The First period of the modern Korean literature is called __________

Answer 36

“Enlightenment”

Question 37

Korea Introduced the ____________ and __________

Answer 37

Western-style schools and newspaper emerged.

Question 38

Many biographical Korean works were published, the main character was often depicted as ______

Answer 38

Hero

Question 39

________ is the formation of modern free verse poetry

Answer 39

Jayusi

Question 40

__________ was a novel that was written in
hangul. Literally “new novel” or “new fiction,” was a type of Korean novel which began and grew during the Korean Empire, in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was sometimes referred “enlightenment fiction.”

Answer 40

Sinsoseol

Question 41

Almost all the magazine were ordered to discontinue publication in the ______ as the Japanese tightened the grip with the spread of their aggressive war to the Pacific

Answer 41

1940’s

Question 42

Many novels of the _______centered around themes of the suffering of intellectuals

Answer 42

1920’s

Question 43

The Korean literature was directly affected by the Japanese government strengthening ideological coercion during _______

Answer 43

1930’s.