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