Asian Civilization Museum

3. In China, cultivated men and women were expected to take part in four cultural pursuits, namely ____, weiqi, calligraphy, and painting.
4. In Java, a popular cloth design resembling an eight-pointed star was woven into cloths. What is another name for this pattern?
8. From the 7th into the 20th century, the Chinese government was run by educated scholars who were chosen through highly competitive examinations, these scholar-officials are sometimes called ____.
9. The Kathmandu Valley is known as the cultural and artistic centre of Nepal. It has three main centres, Kathmandu, Patan, and ____.
10. What was ancient Singapore known as?
11. An extremely popular material for religious objects, made from a variety of animals.
12. The Tang Shipwreck was discovered on the edge of the Java sea near the ___ island.

1. The Tang Shipwreck contained cargo of more than 60,000 ceramics, of which the majority were made in ___, China.
2. Ceramic ____ were widely used in China since the Sui dynasty as they were thought to be cooling and to have health benefits.
5. ___ and geometric patterns are the foremost visual forms associated with Islamic art.
6. The __ kilns were named for their resemblance to steamed bread rolls.
7. An asymmetrical double-edged dagger unique to Southeast Asia, widely believed to possess magical powers to protect and help its bearer.