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