Asian Literature

Asian Literature encompasses literature from the following countries except

• Korea.

• Turkey.

• Singapore.

• Nigeria.

Within the Asian context, where does Philippine literature belong?

• East Asian Literature

• Central Asian Literature

• Southeast Asian Literature

• West Asian Literature

Within the Asian context, where does Chinese literature belong??

• East Asian Literature

• Southeast Asian Literature

• Central Asian Literature

• West Asian Literature

In Asian literature, the concept of 'collectivism' is often contrasted with which of the following?

• Globalism

• Nationalism

• Regionalism

• Individualism

The Asian value system emphasises

• family and filial piety.

• great respect for elders.

• strong adherence to traditions.

• egocentricity and individualism.

Asian Literature educates because it

• gives a 'voice' to the people.

• conveys quality and complexity of life.

• conveys ethnic diversity.

• defines gender roles and responsibilities.

When writers and readers alike join in the 'act' of change, Asian literature is said to

• provide entertainment.

• be a subversive act.

• give hope.

• educate.

In the context of Asian literature, what does the term 'oral tradition' refer to?

• Written texts passed down through generations.

• Stories and knowledge shared verbally.

• Modern adaptations of ancient tales.

• Literature that is published in books.

Asian folktales, proverbs, riddles, songs, legends and myths are within the genre of

• traditional oral literature.

• religious narratives.

• non-narrative poetry.

• narrative prose.

The term refers to a philosophy that is all-encompassing way of thinking and living that entails ancestor reverence and a profound human-centered religiousness.

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism