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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What ended French colonial rule in Vietnam?
a)
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954)
b)
The Battle of Hanoi (1946)
c)
The "Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the air"
d)
The Tet Offensive
2.
In the wood-block painting, which becomes a family heirloom, passed on from generation to generation?
a)
The finished block with precise carving
b)
The drawing of the motif on paper
c)
The demo carving block
d)
None of the above
3.
Choose the CORRECT statement about Modern Painting
a)
The first generation of modern artists studied classicism and romanticism and followed the poetical realism trend in their works
b)
Although the first generation of modern artists mastered oil painting, they often preferred to work in mediums such as silk painting, lacquer work, and wood-block engraving
c)
The pre-1945 world that the first generation of modern arts depicted was an innocent one where life seemed to flow unchanged
d)
All are correct
4.
Which is not involved in the religious architecture?
a)
Pagodas
b)
Communal houses
c)
Deified national-hero temples
d)
None of the above
5.
Choose the INCORRECT statement
a)
The 'dinh' is both a civil and religious edifice
b)
The 'den' differs from the 'chua' in the sense that it has no Buddhist statuary, or at least none visible to the public
c)
Viet pagodas look like the Chinese ones and they usually have many paintings
d)
The Viet pagoda is a religious edifice that is meant for the practice of Buddhism
6.
Which contributed to Vietnam's food culture?
a)
Crossroads of cultures and religions
b)
The Mongol invasion during the thirteenth century
c)
The contact with the Indianized cultures of the Cham, the Khmer, the Thai, and the Malay peoples
d)
All are correct
7.
Choose the INCORRECT statement about Utensils and Manners of Vietnam under Pre-colonial Times
a)
Well-to-do families took their meals while seated upon a low table or tray, with food placed at its center
b)
Rice was served in communal bowls placed at the center of the table on a raised tray
c)
Charcoal was the preferred fuel
d)
Family members were not to start eating until the senior male of the household had begun the meal by serving himself from the dishes presented on the 'mam'
8.
In the absence of refrigeration, ... was often used as a method of preserving fish for later consumption.
a)
Grilling
b)
Steaming
c)
Drying in the sun
d)
Boiling
9.
Which was a distilled, purified product and also one of the traditional offerings to deities and ancestors?
a)
Tea
b)
Beer
c)
Rice liquor
d)
Coffee
10.
Fill in the blank with the correct words:
"The French government encouraged Vietnamese under the colonial era to use ... by granting monopolies on its sale to private firms in return for a share of the profits".
a)
Electronic cigarettes
b)
Opium
c)
Coffee
d)
Tea
11.
Which country controlled most of Indochina before World War II ?
a)
France
b)
America
c)
Japan
d)
Germany
12.
Which was the first Vietnamese language newspaper?
a)
The Gia Dinh Newspaper
b)
Labour or The Worker
c)
Liberated Saigon
d)
Thanh Nien
13.
Fill in the blank with CORRECT words
... contributed to the Vietnamese assimilation of staples such as soy sauce, bean curd, and noodles; as well as of techniques of food preparation and consumption including stirfrying and deep-frying with the wok and the use of chopstick
a)
The nearly 1000-year period of Chinese domination
b)
The four centuries of Western dominance
c)
The Southward Movement
d)
All are correct
14.
In pre-colonial and particularly in colonial-era Vietnam, which was the second most important grain used in the daily meal?
a)
_x001d_Rice
b)
Corn
c)
Oats
d)
Buckwheat
15.
... also played a role in pre-colonial cuisine, but it was a delicacy that was rarely eaten, even among the elite
a)
Pork
b)
Beef
c)
_x0008_Dog meat
d)
Crabs
16.
Choose the NOT TRUE statement about Daily Fare in Vietnam
a)
The practice in pre-colonial times was to drink alcoholic beverages before the meal if desired, and tea afterward
b)
In modern life, we can have beverages throughout the meal, including soft drinks, beer, and iced coffee
c)
In the countryside, dinner is usually eaten at home after the family members have returned from their work
d)
Wheat remains the basic ingredient for every meal in Vietnam
17.
Why shouldn't we knock the chopsticks to the bowl according to the Vietnamese' perspective?
a)
Since it seems to invite ghosts or wandering spirits to the home
b)
Because the knocking reminds of a popular song
c)
Since the bowl in Vietnam is very fragile compared to the other countries, knocking like that will make the bowl break even just with a little force
d)
None of the above
18.
In pre-colonial times, the Viet was defined first and foremost by ....
a)
their families, which were fundamentally patrilineal and patriarchal in character
b)
their families, which were fundamentally matrilineal and matriarchal in character
c)
his or her own traits and career
d)
None of the above
19.
Which is NOT TRUE about the Vietnamese marriage in Pre-colonial Times?
a)
Most the marriage match was arranged by a go-between
b)
A go-between was usually a young woman known for her large relationship and her beauty
c)
The concordance of the families was considered extremely important
d)
The virtuousness and accomplished domesticity of the girl was one of the elements to ascertain the prospective bride
20.
What was not included in the "three subserviences" (tam tong) that every woman in the Pre-colonial Times had to obey?
a)
obey her father before marriage
b)
obey her husband once married
c)
after her husband died, obey her son
d)
obey her mother before marriage
21.
Choose the TRUE statement about Family Life in the SRV
a)
The onerous tradition of 'lam dau' is no longer tolerated
b)
The young bride is still forced to live with her mother-in-law
c)
When the young bride does live with her mother-in-law, she is still forced to submit to her will and whims of her
d)
None of the above
22.
Which is the first concern of Generation 2000?
a)
Job-related
b)
Friendship and love
c)
Family
d)
None of the above
23.
The twelve-year cycle is based on ...
a)
repetitions of ten- and twelve-year cycles
b)
a doubling of the five elements
c)
zodiac animals
d)
None are correct
24.
Bai choi' is a type of folk art and folk game popular in ...
a)
Central Vietnam
b)
Northern Vietnam
c)
Southern Vietnam
d)
All are correct
25.
What chamber music is in Southern Vietnam?
a)
Ca Tru
b)
Don ca tai tu (Amateur Music)
c)
Hat A Dao
d)
None of the above
26.
Choose the INCORRECT statement about Hat Tuong or Hat Boi
a)
This was staged for the entertainment of the court from Tran times in the 13th century until the Nguyen era in the 19th century by court-appointed groups
b)
The plays are usually derived from Viet mythology and history, often stressing the heroism of figures like the Trung sisters
c)
These plays carry moral lessons and emphasize virtues such as faithfulness, the loyalty of subjects toward rulers, sacrifice, valor, and dedication
d)
String instruments are central to Hat Boi to signal the beginning of a scene or the entrance of characters, to accompany the singers, and to signify the public's pleasure or displeasure with the performance
27.
Choose the INCORRECT statement
a)
Cai Luong is an eclectic form that allows the inclusion of almost all musical genres and inspirations from East to West
b)
Cai Luong permits almost all mediums from circus acts to documentary segments projected in the background
c)
Cai Luong is an eclectic form that does not allow the inclusion of any musical genres and inspirations from North to South
d)
In the countryside, Cai Luong is still the entertainment of choice
28.
Choose the True statement about Water Puppetry
a)
Audiences can see the puppets, the orchestra, and the puppeteers during the show
b)
Audiences just can see the puppets, the orchestra, but not the puppeteers during the show
c)
Audiences just can see the puppets and the puppeteer, but not the orchestra during the show
d)
Audiences can see the puppets only during the show
29.
When was the golden age for 'chu Nom'?
a)
18th century
b)
17th century
c)
16th century
d)
15th century
30.
Choose the CORRECT statement
a)
Vietnamese artists' works are mere imitations of European masters
b)
Vietnamese artists are incapable of genuine creativity and lack any original aesthetics
c)
The art and architecture of Vietnam have been strongly affected by the colonial era
d)
Pre-colonial Viet art found its expression in bronze casting, stone and wood sculpture, block-printing, pottery, lacquer work, and architecture
31.
When did the making of ceramics (gom) in Viet lands truly take off?
a)
The independent monarchies in the 11th and 12th century
b)
The 19th century
c)
The French dominance period
d)
The 1st century B.C.E
32.
Which is the best-known work of the early 19th century and today written in 'Nom' characters?
a)
Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kieu)
b)
Cung Oán Ngâm Khúc (The Lament of a Royal Concubine)
c)
Chinh phụ ngâm (The Complaint of a Warrior's Wife)
d)
Quốc Âm thi tập (Compilation of Bach Van's Poems)
33.
Which of the following statements about Realist Authors was INCORRECT?
a)
Be influenced by Marxist ideas of class struggle, anti-imperialism, and anti-feudalism
b)
Many of them were from the lower levels of the new urban and rural classes
c)
Chose to depict everyday and banal activities and experiences
d)
Focus on middle-and-upper-class characters
34.
Which was the reason for the blackening of the teeth with lacquer customs?
a)
Since betel chewing stained the teeth unevenly in a way that was considered unattractive
b)
Since people were forced to obey by the government
c)
Since people felt uncomfortable with white teeth
d)
None of the above
35.
Fill in the blank with the correct words
"I have never missed anyone the way I miss ... . Every time I bury the pipe, I have to dig it up again."
a)
Thuoc lao
b)
_x0008_Electronic cigarettes
c)
Betel Leave and Areca Nut
d)
Gum
36.
Choose the INCORRECT statement
a)
Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with a total of 54 ethnic groups living together.
b)
The Vietnamese language belongs to the Viet-Muong branch of the Mon-Khmer language family.
c)
Vietnam became the official country name, for the first time, in the reign of King Gia Long, in 1804
d)
The Hoa people do not belong to the ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.
37.
Which referred to central Vietnam and means "pacified South"?
a)
Tonkin
b)
Annam
c)
Cochinchine
d)
None of the above
38.
Which is the most common Vietnamese family name?
a)
Nguyen
b)
Tran
c)
Le
d)
Pham
39.
Which traditional colors were allowed to use in lacquer work at the beginning?
a)
Silver, Gold, Black
b)
Black, Brown, Red
c)
Blue, Red, Yellow
d)
Green, Red, Black
40.
Choose the NOT TRUE statement about the Vietnamese marriage in Pre-colonial Times
a)
Divorce existed but was rare, as it brought dishonor to the divorced woman and a taint of scandal to the family
b)
Men were permitted to take several wives
c)
Secondary wives were obligated to obey the first wife in all things
d)
The first wife was not allowed to participate in the selection of secondary wives
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