Chinese Mythology Quiz

Which mythological figure is credited with creating humans out of clay in Chinese mythology?

• Guan Yin

• Nüwa

• Jade Emperor

• Pangu

The classic text "Classic of Mountains and Seas" (Shan Hai Jing) primarily contains:

• Love stories between mortals and deities

• Descriptions of mythical geography and strange creatures

• Military strategies involving supernatural beings

• Religious rituals for imperial courts

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Great Classical Novels that contain elements of Chinese mythology?

• Journey to the West

• Dream of the Red Chamber

• The Book of Changes

• The Water Margin

The character Sun Wukong from "Journey to the West" is most commonly known as:

• The Monkey King

• The Dragon King

• The Jade Emperor

• The Tiger Warrior

In Chinese mythological literature, which creature symbolizes the emperor and imperial power?

• Tiger

• Phoenix

• Dragon

• Tortoise

The story of Chang'e is primarily associated with which festival in Chinese culture?

• Spring Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Qingming Festival

Which mythological figure's story involves a great flood and is considered a parallel to Noah in Western mythology?

• Yu the Great

• Houyi the Archer

• The Yellow Emperor

• The Cowherd

The Eight Immortals (Ba Xian) are particularly significant in which philosophical tradition's literature?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

Which mythological creature in Chinese literature is said to be able to detect the virtuous from the wicked?

• Qilin (Chinese unicorn)

• Fenghuang (phoenix)

• Long (dragon)

• Gui (turtle)

The conflict between the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors primarily represents:

• The balance between yin and yang

• The transition from mythological to historical accounts

• The struggle between heaven and earth

• The cycle of dynastic change