INDIA

Question 1

It encompasses a wide range of literary traditions and genres from across the vast and diverse continent of Asia. The region has a long and rich literary history, which dates back to ancient times.

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Asian literature

Question 2

One of the earliest known works of Asian literature is the ancient BLANK epic, the BLANK, which dates to the 4th century BCE

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Indian
RAMAYANA

Question 3

This epic poem tells the story of the prince Rama and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

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Ramayana

Question 4

The early Buddhist scriptures, written in BLANK and BLANK, also form an important part of the literary heritage of South Asia.

These texts, which include the TRIPITAKA and the MAHABHARATA, were written in India and subsequently spread throughout much of the Buddhist world.

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Pali and Sanskrit

Question 5

In China, the earliest known works of literature include the BLANK, a collection of poems dating back to the 11th century BCE

and the BLANK, a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. During the Tang dynasty in China (618-907 CE), there was a flourishing of poetry and literature, including the works of Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, among others.

These poets wrote in the classical Chinese tradition and their works are still highly regarded today.

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Book of Songs

Analects of Confucius

Question 6

In Japan, the earliest works of literature were written in BLANK, but over time, a unique Japanese literary tradition emerged.

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classical Chinese,

Question 7

The most famous work of early Japanese literature is the BLANK, written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century.

This novel, which tells the story of the life and love of a prince in the Heian period, is considered one of the greatest works of Japanese literature.

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Tale of Genji

Question 8

The Thai epic, the BLANK, for example, is based on the Ramayana, while the Jatakas, a collection of stories about the previous lives of the Buddha, have been a source of inspiration for literature across the region.

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The Ramakien

Question 9

It is a rich and diverse body of works that has evolved over several millennia.

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Indian literature

Question 10

The earliest known works of Indian literature are the BLANK, a collection of sacred texts written in Sanskrit between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE.

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Vedas

Question 11

The Mahabharata and the Ramayana, two of the most famous works of Indian literature, were also written in BLANK

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Sanskrit

Question 12

The BLANK is an epic poem that tells the story of a great war between two branches of a royal family

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Mahabharata

Question 13

The BLANK is a love story that tells the tale of the Prince Rama and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

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Ramayana

Question 14

The BLANK is a philosophical work that is part of the Mahabharata and is widely regarded as one of the most important texts in Hinduism.

It discusses the nature of the self, the purpose of life, and the relationship between humans and God.

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Bhagavad Gita,

Question 15

READ: The Ramayana is one of the two great Hindu epics, the other being the Mahabharata. It tells the story of the prince Rama, who is believed to be an incarnation of the god Vishnu, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. The Ramayana is set in the mythical land of Ayodhya, where Rama, the eldest son of King Dasharatha, is about to be crowned as the new king. However, his stepmother Kaikeyi demands that her own son be crowned instead, and Dasharatha reluctantly agrees. Rama, accompanied by his wife Sita and his loyal brother Lakshmana, is then banished to the forest for 14 years. While in the forest, Sita is kidnapped by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, who has fallen in love with her beauty. Rama, aided by the monkey god Hanuman and an army of monkeys and bears, sets out to rescue his wife from Ravana’s clutches. After a fierce battle, Rama slays Ravana and rescues Sita. However, the story does not end there. When Sita returns to Ayodhya, she is accused of being unfaithful during her captivity and is banished by Rama. Sita then undergoes a trial by fire to prove her purity and is reunited with Rama. The Ramayana is not just a story of heroism and adventure but also contains important moral and philosophical teachings. It explores themes such as duty, loyalty, love, and the battle between good and evil. It has been a source of inspiration and guidance for generations of Hindus, and its influence can be seen in art, literature, and culture across South Asia.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

READ: The Mahabharata is one of the two great Hindu epics, the other being the Ramayana. It is a vast and complex epic poem that tells the story of the Kuru dynasty and the great war that took place between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The Mahabharata is set in ancient India and is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The epic begins with the story of King Shantanu, who falls in love with the goddess Ganga and marries her. They have a son named Devavrata, who later becomes known as Bhishma. The main story of the Mahabharata revolves around the conflict between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, who are cousins and descendants of King Shantanu. The Kauravas, led by the ambitious and power-hungry Duryodhana, refuse to give the Pandavas their rightful share of the kingdom and engage in a series of deceitful and violent actions to maintain their grip on power. The Pandavas, led by the virtuous and skilled warrior Arjuna, seek to regain their kingdom, and engage in a great war against the Kauravas. The war culminates in the famous battle of Kurukshetra, in which thousands of soldiers are killed and the Pandavas emerge victorious. The Mahabharata is not just a story of war and politics but also contains important philosophical and religious teachings. It explores themes such as dharma, karma, and the nature of reality, and contains the famous Bhagavad Gita, in which Lord Krishna imparts his wisdom and teachings to Arjuna. The Mahabharata is one of the longest epic poems in the world, with over 100,000 verses, and has been a source of inspiration and guidance for generations of Hindus. Its influence can be seen in art, literature, and culture across South Asia and beyond.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

It is a famous play written by the ancient Indian poet and playwright Kalidasa. It tells the story of the beautiful and virtuous Shakuntala, who falls in love with the king Dushyanta and becomes pregnant with his child.

Answer 17

Shakuntala