Chinese civilization is the oldest civilizations in the world that dates back to the ----------- dynasty

Shang dynasty is also known as--------

Which dynasty in China is known for its intellectual activity

The founder of Taoism who stressed freedom, simplicity, and the mystical contemplation of nature.

The founder of Confucianism emphasized a code of social conduct and stressed the importance of discipline, morality, and knowledge.

Philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and legalism originated in which dynasty?

Identify the leading poet of the eighth century

Which Chinese poet represented the classical tradition in Chinese literature, politics, and morality?

India is known as-------

The earliest people in India dating back to 3000 – 2500 B.C were called --------

Sanskrit means---------------

--------------&-----------are the most important epics of India.

Which Epic focuses on the reincarnation of the creator god Vishnu in the person of Rama?

-----------------------deals with the other reincarnation of Vishnu in the person of Krishna.

----------------made up of hymns in praise of the gods

----------------- consists of a group of sketches, illustrations, explanations, and critical comments on the religious thoughts suggested by the poetic hymns of Rig-Veda.

A collection of Indian beast fables is called-------

A Sanskrit poet and dramatist who is probably the greatest writer of all time; considered as the Shakespeare of India.

A Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa that tells of a love between a king and a woman who lives in the forest.

The story considered as the world's first true novel.

Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in the year---------

Rabindranath Tagore was knighted by the british government in the year--------

Japan is also known as ------------

Identify the two earliest writings from ancient Japan

-------------- is the basic alphabet in Japan which consists of 47 characters.

Identify two earliest Japanese literary works

In which play the puppets are beautifully made and lifelike in size.

-------------- is the play of the masses that is less intellectual, more realistic, even sensational

---------------- play is developed by Kan'ami Kiyotsugu and Zeami Motokiyo

---------------- is the oldest collection of Japanese poetry.

---------------- is the shortest and most popular form of Japanese poetry.

Which poet renamed HOKKU as HAIKU?

------------------- is Japanese five-line poem

Haiku poem consists of how many syllables?

First-line in the Haiku poem consists of how many syllables?

Second-line in the Haiku poem consists of how many syllables?

Last-line in the Haiku poem consists of how many syllables?

Regarded as the greatest haiku poet.

------ is a collection of stories of which "Alladin", "Sinbad" and "Alibaba" are perhaps best known to Western readers.

The collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

A tale of a superhuman Sumerian king who searched for everlasting life.

Who was the first Japanese writer to win the Nobel Prize in literature?

Who was the first ethnic Chinese author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

What 2,500-page 18th-century classic is regarded as China's most important work of fiction?

The winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize is Richard Flanagan for his novel "The Narrow Road to the Deep North." The title comes from a haiku by which classic Japanese poet?

What 2009 Korean novel won the Man Asian Literary Prize and caused its author to be credited with revitalizing the Korean publishing industry?

What is the family name of the Indian-born authors who are the only mother-daughter pair to both receive Booker prize nominations?

Who is considered the "godfather of manga"

The Oscar-winning film "The English Patient" is based on a novel by which Sri Lankan-born, Canada-domiciled writer?

Which Chinese-born author chose his pen name in homage to his favorite city?

Who is called as the "poet's poet" in Chinese literature

The Book of Songs was one of the ______ of Confucianism?

Which publicity-shy author in China won the first-ever Man Asian literary prize last year?

What is the bestselling novel in China today?