Exploring Asian Literature Quiz

Which of the following regions is not part of the geographic scope of Asian literature?

• East Asia

• South America

• Southeast Asia

• Central Asia

Which of the following is not typically a form of Asian literature?

• Poetry

• Novels

• Short stories

• Graphic novels

Asian literature often reflects:

• The natural world

• European culture

• Social structures, traditions, and beliefs of Asian societies

• Only fictional worlds

Which ancient Chinese text focuses on philosophical teachings and is considered one of the foundational works of Chinese literature?

• The Three-Body Problem

• Tao Te Ching

• Journey to the West

• The Art of War

What is the subject matter of The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu?

• Samurai warfare

• Court life and romance

• Zen philosophy

• Ancient myths

Korean literature combines:

• Traditional themes with modern narratives

• Only modern narratives

• Ancient Greek mythology with Korean culture

• Western novels with Korean poetry

Which two ancient epics form the foundation of Indian literary tradition?

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Mahabharata and The Ramayana

• The Aeneid and Beowulf

• The Book of Kells and The Divine Comedy

Which contemporary Indian author is known for works that address social issues and family dynamics, such as The God of Small Things?

• Vikram Seth

• Arundhati Roy

• Salman Rushdie

• Kiran Desai

What is the primary theme explored in Viet Thanh Nguyen's The Sympathizer?

• Identity and war experiences

• Colonial resistance

• Family dynamics

• Environmental change

Which Filipino author's works ignited national consciousness during the Spanish colonial era?

• José Rizal

• Nick Joaquín

• Lualhati Bautista

• Carlos Bulosan