Orientalism by Edward W. Said

1. What is the main thesis of Edward Said's 'Orientalism'?

A) The East and West are identical.
B) The East is a superior culture.
C) Orientalism promotes unity among Eastern cultures.
D) The West creates a distorted image of the East.

2. In what year was 'Orientalism' first published?

A) 1978
B) 1984
C) 1991
D) 1972

3. Which of the following refers to the representation of the East by the West?

A) Postcolonialism
B) Orientalism
C) Colonialism
D) Occidentalism

4. What does Said suggest about knowledge production in Orientalism?

A) It fosters mutual understanding.
B) It is independent of politics.
C) It is influenced by political power.
D) It is purely objective.

5. How does Said argue that Orientalism is connected to imperialism?

A) It provides an accurate historical representation.
B) It reflects the economic equality between East and West.
C) It justifies Western dominance over the East.
D) It encourages cooperation between cultures.

6. What type of media does Said critique in 'Orientalism'?

A) Sports and games
B) Music and dance
C) Literature and art
D) Television and film

7. What methodological approach does Said employ in 'Orientalism'?

A) Positivism
B) Empiricism
C) Naturalism
D) Critical theory

8. Which academic field does 'Orientalism' heavily impact?

A) Postcolonial studies
B) Biology
C) Engineering
D) Sociology

9. Which literary genre does Said explore in connection to Orientalism?

A) Romance
B) Mystery
C) Science Fiction
D) Literature

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