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