The Development of Chinese Calligraphy
- 1. What is the earliest known form of Chinese writing?
A) Seal script
B) Clerical script
C) Oracle bone script
D) Regular script
- 2. Which dynasty is known for the standardization of Chinese characters?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Han Dynasty
C) Song Dynasty
D) Qin Dynasty
- 3. What is the primary tool used in traditional Chinese calligraphy?
A) Pencil
B) Brush
C) Pen
D) Chalk
- 4. What does 'Shu Fa' refer to in Chinese?
A) Calligraphy
B) Painting
C) Poetry
D) Philosophy
- 5. Who is known as the 'Sage of Calligraphy' in Chinese history?
A) Confucius
B) Wang Xizhi
C) Li Bai
D) Zhuangzi
- 6. Which Chinese dynasty is famous for the 'Eight Great Calligraphers'?
A) Qing Dynasty
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
- 7. What is the purpose of 'Calligraphy' in Chinese culture?
A) Scientific documenting
B) Mathematical calculation
C) Technical writing
D) Artistic expression
- 8. Which style of calligraphy is characterized by lively, free strokes?
A) Cursive script
B) Clerical script
C) Standard script
D) Seal script
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