Question 1

The most important paintings created in China after the thirteenth century were __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   genre scenes
B)   portraits
C)   ceremonial images
D)   historical events
E)   landscapes E

Question 2

Music was important during the Cultural Revolution in "extolling the glories of China and providing ceremonial background to public events."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain what is meant by "the patriarchal nature" of Confucian society.

Accepted Answer

The patriarchal nature of Confucian society refers to the social structure and values that prioritize the authority and dominance of men. In Confucianism, the roles and responsibilities of individuals are heavily influenced by their gender, and men are typically granted more power, control, and decision-making authority within the family and broader society. This is reflected in the traditional Confucian family structure, where the father or eldest male holds the highest position of authority and is responsible for making important decisions for the family. Additionally, Confucianism emphasizes the importance of filial piety, which places a strong emphasis on respect for and obedience to one's father and other male elders. This patriarchal framework has had a lasting impact on the social dynamics and gender relations within Confucian societies.

Question 4

What purpose did Scholars' Rocks serve?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Summarize the primary beliefs of the Chinese and explain how these values have shaped specific works of art, music, and literature.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

__________ was the most innovative development of the Qing dynasty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Poetry
B)   Prose fiction
C)   Autobiography
D)   Essay
E)   Linked verse

Question 7

Wu Zhen's Bamboo could be interpreted as a symbol of survival of Chinese under
foreign rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All the parts at the Beijing Opera were played by men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The calligraphy at the upper left of Shen Zhou's Poet on a Moutaintop is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   poem
B)   prayer
C)   song
D)   signature
E)   novella

Question 10

Shi Tao excelled in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   architecture
B)   prose fiction
C)   Beijing opera
D)   Chinese scholars' rocks
E)   wet brush technique

Question 11

Under the rule of the so-called Yongle Emperor the palace enclosure where the emperor and his court lived was called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Imperial City
B)   Forbidden City
C)   Gate of Heavenly Peace
D)   Gate of Supreme Harmony
E)   The Garden of Imperial Delights

Question 12

Examine how the Imperial Palace, Beijing was designed as a visual manifestation of the nexus between the rule of the emperor and order in the universe.

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Question 13

The Chinese often considered __________ the highest form of art.

Accepted Answer

A)   poetry
B)   prose
C)   landscape painting
D)   portraits
E)   calligraphy

Question 14

Analyze one work that expresses the creators and features of literati painting.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Due to its apt reflection of the political, religious, economic, and aesthetic element of mid-Qing elite life, The Dream of the Red Chamber is considered by some to be the most important Chinese literary text of the eighteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The __________ dynasty was a short, but nevertheless a culturally significant, reign.

Accepted Answer

A)   Yuan
B)   Ming
C)   Qing
D)   People's Republic of China
E)   Tang

Question 17

What is the painter Shitao known for?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

China ceded Hong Kong to Great Britain after their defeat in the Opium War; the city has now reverted back to the control of the Chinese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Chinese ruler's palace was usually situated at the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   east end, looking west
B)   west end, looking east
C)   southeastern end, looking northwest
D)   south end, looking north
E)   north end, looking south

Question 20

The Forbidden City was approached __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   by water
B)   through a maze
C)   through a series of gates
D)   by air
E)   through a series of tunnels

Exam 7: Chinese Civilization after the Thirteenth Century

The most important paintings created in China after the thirteenth century were __________.

Music was important during the Cultural Revolution in "extolling the glories of China and providing ceremonial background to public events."

Explain what is meant by "the patriarchal nature" of Confucian society.

What purpose did Scholars' Rocks serve?

Summarize the primary beliefs of the Chinese and explain how these values have shaped specific works of art, music, and literature.

__________ was the most innovative development of the Qing dynasty.

Wu Zhen's Bamboo could be interpreted as a symbol of survival of Chinese under foreign rule.

All the parts at the Beijing Opera were played by men.

The calligraphy at the upper left of Shen Zhou's Poet on a Moutaintop is a __________.

Shi Tao excelled in __________.

Under the rule of the so-called Yongle Emperor the palace enclosure where the emperor and his court lived was called the __________.

Examine how the Imperial Palace, Beijing was designed as a visual manifestation of the nexus between the rule of the emperor and order in the universe.

The Chinese often considered __________ the highest form of art.

Analyze one work that expresses the creators and features of literati painting.

Due to its apt reflection of the political, religious, economic, and aesthetic element of mid-Qing elite life, The Dream of the Red Chamber is considered by some to be the most important Chinese literary text of the eighteenth century.

The __________ dynasty was a short, but nevertheless a culturally significant, reign.

What is the painter Shitao known for?

China ceded Hong Kong to Great Britain after their defeat in the Opium War; the city has now reverted back to the control of the Chinese.

The Chinese ruler's palace was usually situated at the __________.

The Forbidden City was approached __________.