The Art of Gift Giving

What did ancient Chinese people prioritise when giving gifts?

• The monetary value of the gift

• The emotional connection and relationship

• The size of the gift

• The rarity of the gift

What was the term used by ancient Chinese people for the act of giving gifts?

• 礼物 (Lǐwù)

• 赠品 (Zèngpǐn)

• 挚 (Zhì)

• 赠送 (Zèngsòng)

In the pre-Qin period, what gift did the scholar class use when meeting each other?

• A bouquet of flowers

• A wild chicken

• A gold coin

• A silk scarf

What type of wild chicken was given as a gift in winter by the scholar class?

• A live wild chicken

• A cooked wild chicken

• A dead wild chicken

• A frozen wild chicken

What was the gift exchanged between the noble class (大夫) in ancient China?

• A pair of shoes

• A large fish

• A goose or a lamb

• A basket of fruits

What principle did ancient Chinese people follow when giving gifts?

• The more expensive, the better

• The bigger, the better

• Matching the gift with the emotion and relationship

• The more unique, the better

What does the practice of gift-giving in ancient China reflect about their culture?

• A focus on wealth accumulation

• A focus on emotional expression and etiquette

• A focus on competition

• A focus on materialism

How did ancient Chinese people ensure that gift-giving did not become a financial burden?

• By setting strict rules on the types and quantities of gifts

• By only giving gifts during festivals

• By sharing the cost with others

• By using only homemade gifts

What is the main difference between ancient and modern views on gift-giving according to the text?

• Ancient views focused on the gift's size, modern views focus on the gift's colour

• Ancient views focused on the gift's emotional value, modern views focus on the gift's monetary value

• Ancient views focused on the gift's packaging, modern views focus on the gift's brand

• Ancient views focused on the gift's weight, modern views focus on the gift's shape

What does the phrase “称情而立文” imply about ancient Chinese gift-giving?

• It was based on strict legal codes

• It was a way to show off wealth

• It was about aligning gifts with emotions and relationships

• It was about following fashion trends