Lesson 1.1 (Chinese) Flashcards

1
Q

How many published works with a wide range of topics does have in Chinese literature?

A

5,000

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2
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It is one of the major heritages of the world.

A

Chinese Literature

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3
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It has profoundly influenced the literary traditions of other Asian countries.

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Chinese Literature

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4
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There is the arouse of individual writing script during __.

A

Chinese civilization

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5
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All major types of Chinese __ were originally sung to the accompaniment of music.

A

poetry

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6
Q

What are the four classes of Chinese literature?

A

Classical
Modern
Contemporary
Present Age

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7
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This refers to the earliest period and covers works from 3,000 years ago to the late Qing dynasty.

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Classical Chinese Literature

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8
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Written in ancient form of language in this class is very different from the present day.

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Classical Chinese Literature

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9
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This class refers to the period from the Opium War in 1840 to the May 4th movement in 1919.

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Modern Chinese Literature

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10
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It is the war between two wars in the mid-19ty century involving Anglo- Chinese dispute over the British.

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Opium War

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11
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Novels, poetry, and other works began to appear with the theme of patriotism and the revelation of social literature.

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Opium War

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12
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This spanned period from 1919 to the foundation of modern in 1949 and took on a new vigor despite the fact that Chinese was in checkered and complicated times.

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Contemporary Chinese Literature

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13
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This period has the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949.

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Present Age Chinese Literature

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14
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This period had more freedom and an open atmosphere. Poems, essays, fiction, and drama with a broad spectrum of themes are popular.

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Present Age Chinese Literature

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15
Q

Who are some of the famous Chinese writers?

A

Confucius
Du Fu
Li Bai/ Li Po

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16
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This writer is a famous philosopher in ancient Chinese history and is known for a belief concerned with inner virtue, morality, and respect for the community and its values.

A

Confucius

17
Q

What did Confucius compile after 600 BC with a collection of 305 poems?

A

The Book of Poetry (Shinjing)

18
Q

What is one of the notable works of Confucius?

A

The Analects

19
Q

He is known as ‘the greatest poet in China.’

A

Du Fu

20
Q

He created the ‘lushi’ and he focused on the theme of realism.

A

Du Fu

21
Q

This is Chinese poetry with a structure of 8 lines with 5-7 syllables in strict tonal pattern.

A

Lushi

22
Q

Lushi is famous in __ that is known to be ‘the golden age of art in Chinese literature.’

A

Tang Dynasty

23
Q

This writer is known to be a ‘famous drinker’ while writing his works.

A

Li Bai/ Li Po

24
Q

He is known as a ‘romantic poet’ and uses a free verse and less formal form of writing.

A

Li Bai/ Li Po

25
Q

Who is the author of the ‘Quiet Night Through?’

A

Li Bai/ Li Po

26
Q

He is a rival of Du Fu to be the greatest poet in China.

A

Li Bai/ Li Po

27
Q

This literature is characterized as the expression of both the heart and the mind, concerning individual and society.

A

Chinese Literature

28
Q

Who is the Chinese writer who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature?

A

Mo Yan

29
Q

He is also known for his rich storytelling and magical realism, which often reflect social issues in China.

A

Mo Yan

30
Q

These writers are recognized for their significant novels that explore modern Chinese life, culture, and history, each bringing unique perspectives and styles.

A

Yu Hua, Wang Shuo, and Shi Tiesheng

31
Q

These writers are noted for their short stories, contributing to the richness of Chinese narrative literature

A

Gao Xiaosheng, Wang Zengqi, and Zhang Chenzhi

32
Q

This is a collection of lyrical poems that reflect the culture and beliefs of the southern regions of ancient China.

A

The Songs of the South (Chuci)

33
Q

This refers to historical and philosophical texts from the Qin and Han dynasties, which were crucial for shaping Chinese thought and governance.

A

Prose Writings of the Qin and Han Dynasties

34
Q

A poetic form that emerged during the Song dynasty, characterized by its musicality and emotional depth.

A

Song Lyric (Ci)

35
Q

Significant developments in prose writing, including essays and historical narratives.

A

Prose of the Tang and Song Dynasties