middle - south - central asia

Question 1

greatly influenced by china’s cultural dominance.

Answer 1

korea

Question 2

the most prevalent themes of korea

Answer 2

alienation, conscience, and identity

Question 3

writing system developed during 15th century

Answer 3

hangul

Question 4

a prominent historian, pioneering poet, and publisher. leading member of the modern literary movement pioneering modern korean poetry

Answer 4

choe nam-seon

Question 5

aimed to produce cultural reform for the youth

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the ocean to the youth

Question 6

has rich and unique literary history (influenced by chinese language and literature).

Answer 6

japan

Question 7

simple yet complex, imperfect yet ________ with beauty

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abounding

Question 8

traditional theatric form

Answer 8

noh

Question 9

popular drama (singing and dancing).

Answer 9

kabuki

Question 10

novelist and playwrite.

Answer 10

abe kobo

Question 11

also known as abe kimifusa

Answer 11

abe kobo

Question 12

best known play featuring dark humor and revealing the peculiarity of human relations in the present age.

Answer 12

tomodachi

Question 13

what awards did abe kobo won?

Answer 13

1951 and 1967 akutagawa award

Question 14

features arabic literary tradition. islam is the foundation of culture. experience difficulties in producing literary texts (freedom of expression and tension between religiious and secular movements)

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middle east

Question 15

seven book compilation that covers the life of seven most important sahabah (disciples and followers of muhammad)

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abqariyat series

Question 16

cultural giant of asia

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india

Question 17

mantras and hymns

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veda

Question 18

rituals and ceremonies

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brahmanas

Question 19

meditation, philosophy, and spiritual knowledge

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upanishads

Question 20

language of the gods

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sanskrit language

Question 21

notable and famous indian writer. poet and dramatist. known as hindu shakespear.

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kalidasa

Question 22

also known as abhijna nasa kuntalam.

Answer 22

shakuntala

Question 23

bengali poet, short story writer, song composer, playwright, essayist, and painter.
known as the bard of bengal and most famous modern indian poet.

Answer 23

rabindranath tagore

Question 24

what award did rabindranath win?

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the 1913 nobel prize for literature

Question 25

what influenced the central asian literature

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russion

Question 26

known by the pseudonym julqunboy. one of the most influential uzbek writers of the 20th century. playwright, poet and literary translator

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abdullah qodiry

Question 27

days gone by; first uzbek full lenght novel

Answer 27

o’tgan kunlar