Daraga Community College

Salvacion, Daraga, Albay

Afro-Asian Literature

Name _____________________________________________

1. What does Afro-Asian literature mirror aside from customs and traditions?
a. Political realms b. philosophy of life c. aspirations d. hope
2. On the whole, it is deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet.
a. Aspirations b. customs c. traditions d. philosophy of life
3. It is the basis of earlier written documents.
a. Stories passed on orally b. books c. papyrus d. scrolls
4. It is the beginning of Asian and African literature.
a. Historic period b. primitive period c. pre-historic period d. ancient period
5. They were used to record what had transpired in history.
a. Hieroglyphs of Egypt b. papyrus c. scrolls d. books
6. It is considered to be the earliest records of literature.
a. Mahabharata b. The Egyptian Book of Dead c. Ramayana d. Panchatantra
7. In Africa, this hindered the writing of literature.
a. Lack of writers b. lack of love of literature c. lack of literacy d. lack of materials
8. One of the importance of literature is that it is a sign of ____________.
a. Progress b. literacy c. love d. old and modern times
9. Another importance of literature is that it teaches people about the different experiences and
___________ of their ancestors.
a. Life b. history c. lifestyle d. culture
10. The name India is derived from __________________.
a. Early Settlers b. Indus Mountain c. Indus River d. Indus Territory
11. It is the period when the name India started to be widely used.
a. Pre-historic period b. Bharat period c. colonial period d. English colonization
12. It began in ancient India.
a. Jainism b. Hinduism c. Buddhism d. Islam
13. The African language was dominated by these languages EXCEPT one.
a. Italian b. French c. English d. Portuguese
14. What is the Chinese term of “Book of Changes”?
a. Shanh Shu b. I Ching c. Lun Yu d. Erh Ya
15. Famous writers during the 14th century were Lady Nijo, Yoshida Kenko and ______________.
a. Lao Tze b. Confucius c. William Bradford d. Zeami Motokiyo
16. Who founded Taoism?
a. Confucius b. Lao Chu c. Lao Tze d. Lun Yu
17. African writers are concerned with social issues such as poverty and _____________.
a. Racial discrimination b. social injustice c. tourism d. corruption
18. He is the famous author of the Golden Rule.
a. Confucius b. Lao Tze c. Meng Tzu d. I Ching
19. This literature is known for its length and profuseness.
a. Chinese Literature c. Japanese Literature
b. Indian Literature d. African Literature
20. It is a syllabic writing system wherein Japanese are known for.
a. Karma b. Darma c. Kana d. Moksha
21. What is Shi Ching?
a. Book of Songs c. Book of Documents
b. Book of Changes d. Analects
22. Afro-Asian literature consists of the following countries, except one.
a. Japan b. India c. Africa d. Philippines
23. Most of the early African literature were hymn and biblical stories but this changed when the
publications of newspaper and magazines started.
a. True, as stated in the history. C. Never happened.
b. False, no evidences given. D. Not sure.
24. Which of these religions was not given birth in India?
a. Jainism b. Buddhism c. Hinduism d. Taoism
25. India’s foremost Sanskrit dramatist and poet, Kalidasa flourished around A.D. 400 during the
reign of Chandragupta II. Which of these is not his play?
a. Shakuntala b. Malavikagnimitra c. Vikramorvasiya d. The Toy Clay Chart
26. What charitable institution did Rabindranath Tagore establish in 1901 which later became an
international university with wide-ranging curriculum?
a. Santiniketan b. Missionaries of Charity c. Gitanjali d. Manasi
27. Taken from book six of the Indian epic Mahabharata, it is one of the most widely studied and
sacred writings in Hinduism. It fictionally and poetically depicts Krishna’s response to questions
posed by Arjuna concerning his responsibility in good and evil as he is about to go into battle.
a. Gitanjali b. Meghaduta c. Savithri d. Bhagavad Gita
28. It is a collection of imaginative legends concerning the 550 births of Buddha and his early life,
supposedly related to himself.
a. Panchatantra b. Jatakas c. Hitopdesa d. Sukasaptati
29. It concerns Rama (an incarnation of Vishnu) and his wife Sita; Rama’s exile; Sita’s faithfulness
when tempted by Ravana, an evil spirit; and Rama’s eventual destruction of Ravana.
a. Mhabharata b. Vedas c. Ramayana d. Gora
30. Which of these is not true about Indian Caste system?
a. Marriage occurs only within the caste (endogamy).
b. Caste allows social mobility.
c. It is fixed by birth.
d. In Caste, there is order and rank of humanity by innate spiritual purity.
31. This book (of Bible) deals with Hebrew’s escape from Egypt and their journey back to Palestine
under the able leadership of Moses.
a. Leviticus b. Exodus c. Genesis d. Deuteronomy
32. A widely misunderstood tale about an early Jewish missionary who rebels when sent to
Nineveh, who repents and carries out his mission, but who rebels a second time when God
forgives Nineveh.
a. Daniel b. Jonah c. Ruth d. Esther
33. A fictitious story of a God-fearing Jewess, who, when her native Bethulia is besieged by
Nebuchadnezzar’s men, makes her way (by means of her beauty and wisdom) into the tent of
Holofernes and succeeds in beheading him his drunken slumber.
a. Judith b. Esther c. Ruth d. Susana
34. It is nevertheless, a literary masterpiece. Its mythical symbolism, its graphic accounts of battles
between Good and Evil, and its terrifying picture of the end of the world place it high in the
realm of descriptive writing.
a. Revelation b. Apocalypse c. Apocrypha d. Esdras
35. As the Bible is considered a Written Torah, what is considered an Oral Torah?
a. Mishnah b. Old Testament c. New Testament d. Hexateuch
36. Identify which of the following was the MOST likely victim in the Boxer Uprising in China.
a. A young Chinese woman from large city who had no political orientation.
b. A middle-aged American trader who was in China on a business trip.
c. An old Chinese nationalist who lived in the rural areas of China.
d. A middle-aged Chinese supporter of Communist Party from Chinese city.
37. What was the most enduring accomplishment of the Sui Dynasty?
a. Construction of the Grand Canal c. Building the Great Wall
b. Paper Money d. Introduction of tea on a large scale
38. It is the name of India and was known during medieval times.
a. Hind b. Bharat c. Varsha d. Bharata
39. It is the lowest of the four varnas which consists of laborers, artisans and servants.
a. Vaishyas b. Shudras c. Kshatiyas d. Bhramins
40. A canonical collection of Vedas that contains hymns, spells, incarnations and notions about
demonology and witchcraft.
a. Rig-Veda b. Sama-Veda c. Yajur-Veda d. Atharva-Veda
41. What South-Asian country was separated from India after Indian Independence in 1948?
a. Pakistan b. Bangladesh c. Sri Lanka d. Bhutan
42. Indians respectfully call him Gurudev.
a. Rabindranath Tagore b. Siddhartha Gautama c. Ravi Shankan d. Nehru
43. Who wrote Mahabharata?
a. Valmiki b. Lord Ganesh c. Rishi Vyasa d. Rig Veda
44. In Mahabharata, she is “emerged” daughter of King Drupada of Panchala and the wife of five
Pandavas.
a. Arjuna b. Adi Parva c. Draupadi d. Krishna
45. In Ramayana, she is the wife of sage Gautama, who turns into a stone and later becomes free
from curse by the touch of Rama.
a. Bharat b. Ahalya c. Kausalya d. Sita