Which of the following categories of popular literature emerged in Ming China long before it made its appearance in the west?Group of answer choicesPuppet ShowsShadow playsNovelsDetective storiesBallads

What was the Ming era "eight-legged essay"?Group of answer choicesA genre of fantasy literature popular during the Ming eraThe essays one had to write to pass the Ming era imperial examinationA form of puppet show popular during this periodA genre of literary satire making fun of Confucian classicsA genre of poetry influenced by Daoist nature imagery

Which of the following commodities was NOT exported by China during the Ming era?Group of answer choicesSilkTeaPorcelainSilverLaquerware

Foot binding is probably the best example ofGroup of answer choicesthe technological brilliance of the Song dynastythe influence of Buddhist customs as the religion became popular in Chinathe increasingly patriarchal nature of Chinese societythe influence of Japanese traditions on the Chinesethe increasing freedom of Chinese women during the Song dynasty

All but one of these are hallmarks of ancient Chinese civilization:Group of answer choicesMettalurgyBaroque SculptureUrban CentersWriting

This course, ARH1000, emphasizes which civilization?Group of answer choicesAll civilizations of the East, such as China.Western Civilization