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