History of Poetry

The Epic of Gilgamesh tells the story of:

• The struggle between gods and humans

• The struggle between competing states

• The struggle between men and beasts

Chinese and Far Eastern poetry talks mainly about live in court

• True

• False

Poetry came into existence after writing:

• True

• False

Chinese poetry flourished especially during the:

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Which of the following is not one of the epic poems of the Greek tradition?

• Iliad

• Odyssey

• Sonnets

• Metamorphoses

When we describe with words (usually in verse) an artwork, we call it an:

(a)  

What could be the main purpose of the Vedas?

• To sing love songs to one's lover

• To tell the story of the foundation of the world

• To sing incantations to prepare the rituals properly

• To harness the power of the universe

In what poetic tradition do we have evidence of ekphrasis?

• Indian

• Greek / Roman

• Mesopotamian

• Chinese

Which poetic tradition is not eminently religious?

• Chinese

• Indian

• Mesopotamian

• Greek

Which statement is false?

• Poetry and prose are different.

• Poems can be short or long.

• Poetry helps people connect to other people.

• Poetry is only written in English.