- 1. Which Chinese dynasty saw the widespread use and development of papermaking?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Qin Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
- 2. What is the traditional name for Chinese handmade paper?
A) Xuan paper
B) Silk paper
C) Rice paper
D) Bamboo paper
- 3. What important Chinese text is believed to be the oldest extant printed book using woodblock printing?
A) Diamond Sutra
B) Analects
C) Tao Te Ching
D) Art of War
- 4. Where is the traditional center of handmade papermaking in China?
A) Yunnan Province
B) Anhui Province
C) Guangdong Province
D) Sichuan Province
- 5. Which famous Chinese artist is known for his painting on Xuan paper?
A) Qi Baishi
B) Zhao Mengfu
C) Wu Guanzhong
D) Zhang Daqian
- 6. What is the traditional use of Chinese paper cuttings known as jianzhi?
A) Clothing
B) Decorations
C) Writing
D) Cooking
- 7. In traditional Chinese culture, what does the color red symbolize on paper?
A) Good luck
B) Peace
C) Sadness
D) Death
- 8. What is the term for the traditional Chinese art of folding paper into decorative shapes?
A) Ikebana
B) Sumi-e
C) Origami
D) Shodo
- 9. What is the modern equivalent of Chinese Xuan paper made from rice straw?
A) Papyrus
B) Velum
C) Rice paper
D) Kraft paper
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