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