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1 "Journey to the West", a Chinese Magic Novel #2
"Journey to the West" is based on the historic event of Sanzang going to India to seek Buddhist scriptures in Tang dynasty. Wu Cheng-en adapted it into this novel, involving few historic facts. In the novel, Sanzang endures 81 ordeals during the trip.
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patrick8882
Sep 07 12
66 plays
2 'Journey to the West', a Chinese Magic Novel #1
'Journey to the West' is still the greatest Chinese magic novel. It was written by Wu Cheng-en in Ming Dynasty. The book is full of imagination and fantasy. This quiz will introduce you to the first seven chapters.
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patrick8882
Aug 18 12
60 plays
3 "Fortress Besieged", a Modern Chinese Classic #2
"Fortress Bisieged" is an all-time best-seller since its publication in China. It was written by Qian Zhongshu, the greatest Chinese scholar. I bet you will find this quiz quite informative and interesting.
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10 Q
patrick8882
Jul 08 12
54 plays
4 Quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" #3
Who said the following words? These are all famous quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
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10 Q
patrick8882
Jun 30 12
57 plays
5 The Heros of the "Water Margin" #2
The heroes of the "Water Margin" have different talents, professions, experiences, characters and backgrounds. Can you guess who fits the following descriptions?
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10 Q
patrick8882
Jun 19 12
63 plays
6 Quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms' #2
Who said the following words? These are all famous quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
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10 Q
patrick8882
May 16 12
66 plays
7 Ten Couples in " Water Margin"
The book "Water Margin" deals with the relationship between men and women. I pick out ten couples, married or unmarried, from the book and let's see what happened to them.
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10 Q
patrick8882
Apr 28 12
63 plays
8 The Heroes of the "Water Margin"
The heroes of the "Water Margin" have different talents, professions, experiences, characters and backgrounds. Can you guess who fits the following descriptions?
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patrick8882
Apr 13 12
63 plays
9 "Fortress Besieged", a Modern Chinese Classic
"Fortress Bisieged" is an all-time best-seller since its publication in China. It was written by Qian Zhongshu, the greatest Chinese scholar. I bet you will find this quiz quite informative and interesting.
Average
10 Q
patrick8882
Apr 07 12
66 plays
10 Quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" #1
Who said the following words? These are all famous quotes from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
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10 Q
patrick8882
Mar 19 12
75 plays
11 Classics of Chinese Literature
This quiz deals with some of the more well known Classic literature of ancient China
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meifeng
Sep 13 07
234 plays
12 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Great book...great quiz? I hope so. It was written by Luo Guanzhong many years ago and it's stood the test of time. Enjoy the quiz.
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10 Q
Majin Bill
Aug 24 04
387 plays
13 "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Part 3
Hi, this is the continued quiz of "The Three Kingdoms" history of China. The last quiz covered information all the way up to the burning of Chibi. This quiz is about the period from then up to the end of the Three Kingdoms period. Enjoy!
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15 Q
Tyek1230
Jun 15 05
327 plays
14 The Three Kingdoms Novels
A quiz consisting of questions based on "The Three Kingdoms" novels written by Luo Guanzhong and translated by Moss Roberts. Good luck and have fun.
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10 Q
Jordan99259
Apr 06 07
276 plays
15 The Three Kingdoms
A quiz based wholly on the "Three Kingdoms" novels by the author and historian alike Luo Guanzhong, translated in English by Moss Roberts. If you have not read the "Three Kingdoms" books, you're in trouble.
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10 Q
Jordan99259
Apr 20 07
381 plays
16 Greatest Chinese Novels
10 of the greatest novels or novelists in Chinese history, these are ones you'll want to remember and perhaps one day read...don't worry, there are translations! Enjoy!
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thejazzkickazz
Oct 09 02
471 plays
17 "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Part 2
Hi, this is a quiz about "The Three Kingdoms" history of China. This quiz covers the basics of the beginning all the way up to the battle at Chibi. I will post a further quiz about the events after Chibi.
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10 Q
Tyek1230
May 31 05
309 plays
18 Simple Stuff About the Three Kingdoms
An easy quiz on one of my favorite periods in history, the Three Kingdoms.
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azumarikimaru
Oct 04 04
423 plays
19 Three Kingdoms, Part 1
This is the first of a series of quizzes regarding the Chinese classic, "Three Kingdoms", attributed to Luo Guanzhong.
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10 Q
E-Kaffeinated
Apr 12 03
357 plays
20 Chinese Classical Literature Quiz.
Given the Chinese name of classical works, you should give the most common English translation.
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gpuyana
Apr 05 04
219 plays
21 Chinese Poetry
China has the longest and greatest poetic tradition in the world, dating back nearly 3,000 years. The greatest and most revered scholars and even political leaders were expected to exhibit ability in regards to the making of poetry. Enjoy.
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 02 00
351 plays
22 "Water Margin", the Chinese classic
"Water Margin", or "Outlaws from the Marsh", is a great Chinese classic (Shuihu in Chinese). Test yourself with these questions!
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10 Q
tuo720
Mar 09 04
141 plays
23 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
This a quiz on a book written about 400 years ago but that takes place 1800 years ago. The book was written by Luo Guanzhong. [Warning: if you have not read the book you may not get a perfect on this quiz}.
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10 Q
Ebhirim
Jul 03 04
480 plays
24 Some Important Moments in "The Water Margin"
"The Water Margin" was, and still is, the greatest Chinese novel about a peasant uprising. It is much better than those books about the same subject written after 1949. This quiz is about some important moments in the book. Try it please!
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10 Q
patrick8882
Mar 28 12
75 plays
25 "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Part 1
This is a quiz about what year things happened in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", one of China's most popular stories and history. All of the answers are in AD, none are BC.
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15 Q
Tyek1230
Apr 10 05
321 plays
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Last Updated Jul 03 13 9:03 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* One of the greats of the Tang dynasty poets, his poetry can be described as 'realism'. He was sensitive to the plight of the poor and destitute. One of his greatest poems translates as 'Journey North'. Who was he?
* What is the Chinese name for the classic 'book of poetry'?
* What was the name of the first major poet known to us in China?
* No review of Chinese poetry would be complete without including the author of such poems as 'The Road to Shu is Hard' and 'T'ien-mu Mountain Ascended in a Dream: A Farewell Song'. He was contemporary with the other great Tang poet, Tu Fu. Who was he?
* What late Tang dynasty poet is considered by many as China's first 'popular poet' in his attempt to make his poems, such as 'An Old Charcoal Seller', more accessable to people?


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