Art and Symbolism in China Quiz

What is the national animal of China?

• Panda

• Tiger

• Dragon

• Elephant

What were some accomplishments of the Chinese?

• Inventing paper

• Discovering silk

• Building great cities

• All of the above

What did the Chinese believe about their rulers after death?

• They became gods

• They joined their ancestors in heaven

• They were reincarnated

• They ceased to exist

What was the purpose of loading royal tombs with sculpture, ornaments, and bronze vessels?

• To honor the dead

• To provide entertainment in the afterlife

• To display wealth and power

• To ensure a peaceful afterlife

What was the process used by the Chinese to create intricate bronze vessels?

• Casting

• Carving

• Molding

• Painting

What mineral was added to pure white clay to create Chinese porcelain?

• Feldspar

• Quartz

• Limestone

• Gypsum

What color combination was popular in Ming Dynasty porcelain?

• Red and gold

• Blue and white

• Green and yellow

• Black and silver

What conventions did Shen Zhou use in his painting 'Figure Crossing a Bridge'?

• Realistic colors

• Multiple perspectives

• Only black ink

• Abstract shapes

What was the Silk Road?

• A road made out of silk

• A Chinese silk trade route

• A traditional Chinese silk garment

• A type of Chinese tea

What did the Yungang Grottoes express?

• Devotion to the Buddha

• Love for nature

• Chinese architecture

• Buddhist philosophy