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