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Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian
  • 1. Who is the author of the 'Records of the Grand Historian'?
A) Sima Qian
B) Ban Zhao
C) Confucius
D) Laozi
  • 2. In which dynasty was 'Records of the Grand Historian' written?
A) Song Dynasty
B) Qin Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
  • 3. What is the primary genre of the 'Records of the Grand Historian'?
A) Historical text
B) Philosophy
C) Poetry
D) Fiction
  • 4. Which type of historical events does Sima Qian particularly focus on?
A) Religious events
B) Natural disasters
C) Political events
D) Technological advances
  • 5. Which part of Chinese history does the 'Records of the Grand Historian' cover extensively?
A) The Yuan Dynasty
B) Only the Tang Dynasty
C) From ancient times to the Han Dynasty
D) The 20th century
  • 6. How many volumes does 'Records of the Grand Historian' consist of?
A) 130
B) 100
C) 200
D) 50
  • 7. What literary form does Sima Qian employ in his work?
A) Short stories
B) Plays
C) Essays
D) Biographies
  • 8. What was a significant theme in Sima Qian's writings?
A) Religious doctrines
B) The importance of virtue
C) Economic success
D) The glorification of war
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