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ASIAN LITERATURE Flashcards

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Indian literature is named after the Vedas, a collection of sacred hymns

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Vedic

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Oldest religion in the world and is the belief of the people of India

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Hinduism

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In Hinduism, it is considered as the Universal spirit; soul and original source of the universe.
A. Purusha
B. Varnas

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A. Purusha

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Caste system level where priests are part of, which is why it is considered as the “Mouth . Duty is to study and teach the Vedas and guard the rules of Dharma.
A. Brahmins
B. Vaishyas

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A. Brahmins

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The “feet”, all who do menial jobs and engage in handicrafts and manual occupation and they serve meekly the three classes above them.
A. Sudras
B. Dalits

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A. Sudras

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The untouchables; shun by society and outside the system
A. Ksatriyas
B. Dalits

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B. Dalits

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The “arms”, the Kings and protectors of society
A. Ksatriyas
B. Vaishyas

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A. Ksatriyas

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The “thighs”, they are considered as the peasants who live by trading, herding, and farming
A. Dalits
B. Vaishyas

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B. Vaishyas

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What does “purusarthas” mean?
A. Purpose of Man or human life
B. Liberation from samsara

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A. Purpose of Man or human life

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According to the Hinduism, what are the four ultimate goals of human life?
A. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Samsara
A. Dharma, Artha, Karma, and Samsara

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A. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Samsara

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The most important type of religious and Hindu philosophical doctrine as it is the “Connection to enlightened ones” or “Sitting with teachers”
A. Maya
B. Upanishads

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B. Upanishads

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Human beings are bound to the wheel of life which is a continual cycle of birth, death, suffering, and the attainment of Nirvana
A. Taoism
B. Buddhism

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B. Buddhism

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Called as the Buddha, the enlightened one

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Rule that states that a person’s present life and experience are the result of past thoughts and actions
A. Karma
B. Dharma

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A. Karma

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The following are part the 4 noble truths except:
A. Life is suffering
B. Suffering is from desire
C. Removal of desire is removal of suffering
D. Right concentration helps remove desire

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D. Right concentration help remove desire

Correct: 8 Fold Path leads to end of suffering

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16
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Sacred Songs

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Gitanjali

Clue: sonGtanjali

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Fables for how Prince’s can become moral kings in the future

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Panchatantra

Clue: (P)rince / (P)abula

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Sacred Hymns

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Rig Veda

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Sacred Texts

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Upanishad

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Code of Social conduct and stressed the importance of discipline, morality, and knowledge

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Confucianism

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China’s most famous teacher, known for his analects

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Kung Fu Tzu/ Confucius

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Ritual, custom, propriety, and manner for harmonious and peaceful state
A. Jen
B. Ren
C. Li

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C. Li or De

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The Quality of being Human or having human-heartedness
A. Jen
B. Dao
C. Li

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A. Jen/Ren

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Stressed freedom, simplicity, and mystical contemplation of nature

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Taoism

25
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Old philosopher and proponent of Taoism belief

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Lao Tzu

26
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Means a road, and is often translated as “the Way.” To follow this is to flow through wisdom and happiness

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Tao/ Dao

27
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“The way of the Gods”
Ancient religion in Japan that reveres in dwelling divine spirits called kami

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Shintoism

28
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Emphasizes the practice of meditation as the key ingredient to awakening ones inner nature, compassion and wisdom.

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Zenn Buddhism

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Duty, justice, honor, face, decency, responsibility, love, gratitude, etc. It’s sanctions are found in mores, customs, and folkways.
Ex: Loss of face is saved/sanctioned by suicide or seppuku

A. Oni
B. Giri

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Giri

30
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Sense of obligation
A. Giri
B. On

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B. On

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Consists of alternate line of 5 and 7 syllables with an additional 7 at the end. No limit and it ends with an envoy or summary
5757……77
A. Choka
B. Tanka

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A. Choka

32
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The poem below entitled “Somebody” is an example of?

Beauty is skin deep
Loneliness is in my soul
Look at the real me
For I am not just beauty
I am somebody to love

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Tanka
5-7-57-7 format

33
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Chain of interlocking tanka where each tanka is written by different authors
A. Renga
B. Hokku

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A. Renga

34
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Originally, an opening verse of the renga. Always includes a Kigo or seasonal words like snow or cherryblossom
A. Haiku
B. Noh

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A. Haiku

35
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The poem below, is an example of?
“The Old Pond” by Matsuo Bashō

An old silent pond
A frog jumps into the pond
Splash! Silence again.

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Haiku

36
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Performed on a bare stage but with an elaborately costumed cast of characters with masks
A. Noh
B. Kabuki

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A. Noh

37
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Staged using puppets
A. Kabuki
B. Jorori

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B. Jorori

38
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Lively melodramatic acting with elaborate costumes and sets
A. Kabuki
B. Jorori

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39
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Farce traditionally performed between the Noh tragedies
A. Kyogen
B. Kabuki

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A. Kyogen

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