CL.4 BK.1-3-Traditional Chinese Culture

What materials are traditional Chinese costumes mainly made of?

• Silk, cotton, and linen

• Acrylic, rayon, and spandex

• Leather, denim, and velvet

• Wool, polyester, and nylon

On what occasions do people wear traditional Chinese costumes?

• Casual outings

• School uniforms

• Cultural festivals, weddings, Chinese New Year, and significant cultural events.

• Business meetings

What type of table do Chinese people usually eat at?

• Square table

• Round table

• Rectangular table

• Oval table

What utensils do Chinese people commonly use for eating?

• Spoons

• Knives

• Chopsticks

• Forks

What is a common feature of traditional Chinese buildings?

• Curved roofs and intricate wooden structures.

• Minimalist designs with no ornamentation.

• Brightly colored facades and glass windows.

• Flat roofs and concrete structures.

How do traditional Chinese buildings accommodate families?

• Traditional Chinese buildings are designed as single-room structures for individual families.

• Families in traditional Chinese buildings live in separate high-rise apartments.

• Traditional Chinese buildings use open floor plans with no defined rooms for family living.

• Traditional Chinese buildings accommodate families by providing multi-room layouts around a central courtyard, promoting both communal living and privacy.

What types of decorations are found on rooftops and window grilles of traditional buildings?

• Finials, gargoyles, ornate cornices on rooftops; intricate ironwork, lattice patterns, floral motifs on window grilles.

• Brightly colored paint and basic shutters

• Standard metal roofing and plastic grilles

• Simple roof tiles and plain window frames

Name one traditional Chinese art form mentioned in the text.

• Sumi-e

• Calligraphy

• Pottery

• Origami

Why is it important to appreciate traditional Chinese arts?

• To focus solely on economic benefits of art.

• To promote modern art over traditional forms.

• To discourage cultural exchange and understanding.

• It is important to appreciate traditional Chinese arts to preserve cultural heritage and promote understanding.

What is one way to preserve Chinese cultural treasures?

• Promote only modern art and culture.

• Ignore cultural artifacts and let them decay.

• Limit access to cultural treasures for the public.

• Establish dedicated museums and cultural heritage sites.