Inspirasian & Pride Trivia - Chinese History & Mythology + Iron Widow!
Inspirasian & Pride: Chinese History & Mythology Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chinese history and mythology with our engaging quiz that dives deep into the fascinating realm of Wu Zetian, Li Shimin, and more! This quiz combines elements from ancient texts and the buzz of modern literature, making it perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike.
- 10 challenging questions
- Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese culture
- Prizes for winners!
Who is (real life) Wu Zetian?
An Emperor of the Tang Dynasty
The only female ruling emperor in Chinese history
God/Goddess of war in Chinese mythology
An author of war and strategy manuscripts during the Han Dynasty
Who is (real life) Li Shimin?
A rebel during the Tang dynasty that started a revolution that overthrew the empire and became the first emperor of the Wu dynasty
Second Emperor of the Tang dynasty who killed his brothers and forced his father to yield the throne
The third emperor of the Tang dynasty who was chosen as the next ruler because his emperor father was afraid that if either of his two elder brothers got the throne they would kill all of his children
A wealthy merchant during the Sui dynasty who sided with the rebellion and became the Secretary of Treasury once the Tang dynasty was established
What is qi?
Circulating life force based on Chinese philosophy and medicine
The Chinese term for electromagnetic current
Term in Chinese referring to consolidated energy formed by your mental willpower
Chinese term for natural element found in the air, earth, fire, and water
What are yin and yang?
Yin represents the light and Yang represents the darkness, forces that are present in nature
Yin living entity and Yang is the shadow that all living things cast as a reflection of their soul
Both are rooted in Buddhist teaching, where Yin is the karma you accumulate from doing good deeds and Yang is the karma you accumulate through mediation
Yin is passive, cold, feminine lifeforce, Yang represents active, hot, masculine life force
Which of the following is not an element in Chinese cosmology?
Fire
Water
Air
Earth
Metal
Wood
Which of the following are not one the Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature? (Listed are both “real world” names and their counterpart fantastical names from Iron Widow)
Journey to the West (Journey to the western Stronghold)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Romance of the Three Provinces)
The Tale of Genji (The Tale of the Shining Pilot)
Dream of the Red Chamber (Dream of the Red Watchtower)
Which of the following are not Chinese mythological beings?
Vermillion Bird (Zhuque)
Hundun (Romanization is the same)
Monkey King (Sun WuKong)
Lantern Spirit (Deng Xian)
What Confucian belief dictated how people wore their hair in ancient China?
You should accept your station and the social order; long hair requires more time and resources to care for, so the higher your social status, the longer it’s acceptable for your hair to be.
Your body is a gift from your parents; hair should be kept long, since cutting it would be damaging and disrespecting that gift.
An orderly society requires men and women to have distinct roles and responsibilities; men should wear their hair short and women should wear their hair long.
Hard work is praiseworthy and vanity is shameful; hair should be kept short so it’s easy to care for and stays out of the way.
What purpose did the Great Wall serve in history and the book?
Signal the reigning government’s wealth to bordering countries
Defend the border against invaders
An excuse to force slave labor on war prisoners and criminals as a warning for those who might want to against the central government
Housing for officers who are patrolling unsettled territory in northern parts of the country
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