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- 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.
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- 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.