- 1. Which Chinese dynasty saw the widespread use and development of papermaking?
A) Han Dynasty
B) Tang Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Qin Dynasty
- 2. What is the traditional name for Chinese handmade paper?
A) Bamboo paper
B) Silk paper
C) Rice paper
D) Xuan paper
- 3. What important Chinese text is believed to be the oldest extant printed book using woodblock printing?
A) Diamond Sutra
B) Analects
C) Tao Te Ching
D) Art of War
- 4. Where is the traditional center of handmade papermaking in China?
A) Sichuan Province
B) Guangdong Province
C) Anhui Province
D) Yunnan Province
- 5. What is the modern equivalent of Chinese Xuan paper made from rice straw?
A) Rice paper
B) Kraft paper
C) Velum
D) Papyrus
- 6. In traditional Chinese culture, what does the color red symbolize on paper?
A) Death
B) Sadness
C) Peace
D) Good luck
- 7. Which famous Chinese artist is known for his painting on Xuan paper?
A) Wu Guanzhong
B) Qi Baishi
C) Zhang Daqian
D) Zhao Mengfu
- 8. What is the traditional use of Chinese paper cuttings known as jianzhi?
A) Writing
B) Cooking
C) Clothing
D) Decorations
- 9. What is the term for the traditional Chinese art of folding paper into decorative shapes?
A) Shodo
B) Ikebana
C) Sumi-e
D) Origami
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