ASIAN LITERATURE

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Vedic

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Hinduism

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A. Purusha

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A. Brahmins

Question 5

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

Answer 5

A. Sudras

Question 6

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

Answer 6

B. Dalits

Question 7

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

Answer 7

A. Ksatriyas

Question 8

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

Answer 8

B. Vaishyas

Question 9

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

Answer 9

A. Purpose of Man or human life

Question 10

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

Answer 10

A. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Samsara

Question 11

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

Answer 11

B. Upanishads

Question 12

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

Answer 12

B. Buddhism

Question 13

Called as the Buddha, the enlightened one

Answer 13

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 14

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

Answer 14

A. Karma

Question 15

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

Answer 15

D. Right concentration help remove desire

Correct: 8 Fold Path leads to end of suffering

Question 16

Sacred Songs

Answer 16

Gitanjali

Clue: sonGtanjali

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Panchatantra

Clue: (P)rince / (P)abula

Question 18

Sacred Hymns

Answer 18

Rig Veda

Question 19

Sacred Texts

Answer 19

Upanishad

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Confucianism

Question 21

China’s most famous teacher, known for his analects

Answer 21

Kung Fu Tzu/ Confucius

Question 22

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

Answer 22

C. Li or De

Question 23

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

Answer 23

A. Jen/Ren

Question 24

Stressed freedom, simplicity, and mystical contemplation of nature

Answer 24

Taoism

Question 25

Old philosopher and proponent of Taoism belief

Answer 25

Lao Tzu

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Tao/ Dao

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Shintoism

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Zenn Buddhism

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Giri

Question 30

Sense of obligation A. Giri B. On

Answer 30

B. On

Question 31

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

Answer 31

A. Choka

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Tanka 5-7-57-7 format

Question 33

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

Answer 33

A. Renga

Question 34

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

Answer 34

A. Haiku

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

Haiku

Question 36

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

Answer 36

A. Noh

Question 37

Staged using puppets A. Kabuki B. Jorori

Answer 37

B. Jorori

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

A. Kyogen