History of Children's Literature

During the Classical World period (850 BCE – 476 CE), what contributed to keeping ancient stories alive for both children and adults?

• Printing press

• Television shows

• Oral storytelling

• Social media platforms

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Which of the following was a significant feature of literature during the Middle Ages (476 CE – 1450)?

• Rise of modern fantasy

• Development of digital books

• Religious tales and biblical stories

• Popularity of picture storybooks

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The Renaissance period (1450 – 1700) saw the emergence of educational books. What was the title of the first children’s picture book published during this time?

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

• Tales of Mother Goose

• Winnie-the-Pooh

• Orbis Sensualism Pictus

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Who advocated the idea that a child's mind at birth was like a blank slate and everyone was born with equal abilities to learn?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Lewis Carroll

• A. A. Milne

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The Victorians' Golden Age (1830 – 1900) marked the rise of modern fantasy literature. Which of the following works is considered the first children’s masterpiece of modern fantasy?

• Little Women

• The Tale of Peter Rabbit

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

In the 20th century, what technological advances have significantly influenced the trends in children’s literature?

• Television shows

• Video games

• Digital resources and interactive formats

• Radio broadcasts

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What cultural movement of the late 20th century had an impact on changes in contemporary children’s books?

• Romanticism

• Modernism

• Postmodernism

• Classicism

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According to the postmodern understanding, why is interpretation important in constructing reality?

• To impose objective truths on different cultures

• To establish a universal reality

• To create a consistent narrative across societies

• To acknowledge individual perspectives and relative truths

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Which work by John Comenius is considered the first children’s picture book?

• Tales of Mother Goose

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

• Orbis Sensualism Pictus

• Winnie-the-Pooh

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Which book is an example of a modern fantasy work from the Golden Age of Children’s Literature (1830 – 1900)?

• Charlotte's Web

• The Tale of Peter Rabbit

• Treasure Island

• Little Women