Afro-Asian Literature

What does Afro-Asian literature mirror aside from customs and traditions?

• political realms

• philosophy of life

• aspirations

• hope

On the whole, it is deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet.

• aspirations

• customs

• traditions

• philosophy of life

It is the basis of earlier written documents.

• stories passed on orally

• books

• papyrus

• scrolls

It is the beginning of Asian and African Literature.

• historic period

• primitive period

• pre-historic period

• ancient period

They were used to record what had transpired in history.

• Hieroglyphs of Egypt

• papyrus

• scrolls

• books

It is considered to be the earliest records of literature.

• The Egyptian Book of the Dead

• Mahabharata

• Ramayana

• Panchatantra

It was written in papyrus in 250 BC.

• Mahabharata

• Panchatantra

• Ramayana

• The Egyptian Book of the Dead

In Africa, this hindered the writing of literature.

• lack of writers

• lack of literacy

• lack of love for literature

• lack of materials

One of the importance of literature is that it is a sign of _____.

• old and modern times

• progress

• literacy

• love

Another importance of literature is that It teaches people about the different experiences and _______ of their ancestors.

• life

• history

• lifestyle

• culture