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1. What is the name of the semi-mythical founder of Daoism (Taoism) who is frequently depicted in Chinese painting?
2. Which of the following is a marsh grass whose fibers are used to weave fabrics in Austronesian society?
3. One of these 'L' animals is used to symbolize courage in Chinese art, but which?
4. Within Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism, this is a Chinese term for highest ranking monks, those who have achieved Enlightenment.
5. A very common item of Hindu sculpture, this is the erect phallus of Shiva, the god of destruction. What is it called?
6. This term refers to the juice of a tree native to south China with the scientific name 'Toxicodendron verniciflua' that yields, through a purification process a substance that hardens and can then be carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. What do we call this item, frequently found in southern China and in Vietnam?
7. In one of my 'K' term quizzes I referenced the Malaysian ceremonial weapon called a keris. What is a curve in one of these daggers called?
8. She is the wife of Vishnu, and is frequently depicted in Hindu art. What is her name?
9. A performance of the Indonesian traditional shadow puppet play known as the 'wayang kulit' is called what?
10. In China this flower with pure white blossoms is a symbol of purity and beauty. It also has great significance in the Hindu religion, for one great flower emerges from Vishnu's navel and brings forth the god Brahma. To which flower am I referring?
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