The Development of Chinese Calligraphy
- 1. What is the earliest known form of Chinese writing?
A) Oracle bone script
B) Regular script
C) Clerical script
D) Seal script
- 2. Which dynasty is known for the standardization of Chinese characters?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Han Dynasty
C) Qin Dynasty
D) Song Dynasty
- 3. What is the primary tool used in traditional Chinese calligraphy?
A) Brush
B) Chalk
C) Pen
D) Pencil
- 4. Who is known as the 'Sage of Calligraphy' in Chinese history?
A) Li Bai
B) Wang Xizhi
C) Confucius
D) Zhuangzi
- 5. What does 'Shu Fa' refer to in Chinese?
A) Calligraphy
B) Philosophy
C) Painting
D) Poetry
- 6. What is the purpose of 'Calligraphy' in Chinese culture?
A) Mathematical calculation
B) Artistic expression
C) Technical writing
D) Scientific documenting
- 7. Which Chinese dynasty is famous for the 'Eight Great Calligraphers'?
A) Ming Dynasty
B) Qing Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
- 8. Which style of calligraphy is characterized by lively, free strokes?
A) Clerical script
B) Seal script
C) Standard script
D) Cursive script
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