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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Epic of Gilgamesh tells the story of:
The struggle between gods and humans
The struggle between competing states
The struggle between men and beasts
- 2. Multiple Choice
Chinese and Far Eastern poetry talks mainly about live in court
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
Poetry came into existence after writing:
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Chinese poetry flourished especially during the:
Han Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not one of the epic poems of the Greek tradition?
Iliad
Odyssey
Sonnets
Metamorphoses
- 6. Fill in the Blank
When we describe with words (usually in verse) an artwork, we call it an:
- 7. Multiple Choice
What could be the main purpose of the Vedas?
To sing love songs to one's lover
To tell the story of the foundation of the world
To sing incantations to prepare the rituals properly
To harness the power of the universe
- 8. Multiple Choice
In what poetic tradition do we have evidence of ekphrasis?
Indian
Greek / Roman
Mesopotamian
Chinese
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which poetic tradition is not eminently religious?
Chinese
Indian
Mesopotamian
Greek
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which statement is false?
Poetry and prose are different.
Poems can be short or long.
Poetry helps people connect to other people.
Poetry is only written in English.
- 11. Open Ended
Write two verses about an object near you. Do not mention the object itself.
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