China Research Test

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  1. 4. In Van Bui’s presentation on Buddhism, what quiet activity do Buddhists believe is a way to reach enlightenment or wisdom?
  2. 5. In Gavin Francis’ research on acupuncture, what was placed into key spots in the body to balance qi energy/heal the body?
  3. 8. According to Natalie Pasacrita’s presentation on kites, the flight of what animal were the Chinese trying to copy?
  4. 12. In Tristian Almendral’s presentation on Chinese food staples, what was and still is the most commonly used food staple (and was used to build the Great Wall)?
  5. 15. According to Theryn Rader’s presentation on tea, during which dynasty was the the drink of boiled tea first known and first made popular?
  6. 16. In Jiaming hu’s presentation on Chinese inventions, we learn that Huo Yao was trying to make an elixir [drink] of immortality [eternal life], but instead made what, by accident?
  7. 18. In Melanie Potocki’s presentation on calligraphy what was honey, egg, and gum arabic used to make?
  8. 19. In Chase Diaz’s presentation on silk, from what covering spun by the silkworm is silk thread actually made?
  9. 20. In Nicholas Joy’s presentation on healing herbs, which medicinal herb was used by Chinese healers to cure blurry vision and dizziness?
  10. 23. In Jayden Hernandez’s presentation on food, what does steamed sponge cake (often eaten on New Years) symbolize?
  11. 27. In Logan Tolve’s presentation on Kabaddi, what equipment did you need to play the game of kabbadi--a blend of wrestling, rugby and tag?
  12. 29. In Kimberly Jimenez's presentation on foods, what is the name of the other important, small round grain eaten by the Chinese?
  13. 30. In Michael Lewin’s presentation on Four Great Chinese Inventions, before the compass was used for navigation it was first used for telling your______?
  14. 32. In Van, Josh’s, and Nathan’s A Visit to a Buddhist Familyś Prayer Room, to whom does a Buddhist person pray to watch over and protect the family?
  15. 33. In Jason Policaris’ presentation on farming, what is the name of the rice fields, often built on hillside terraces?
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  1. 1. In Daniella Gallegos' presentation on silk, silk symbolizes the _________ of the upper class. Lower-social classes were forbidden to wear it.
  2. 2. In Ethan Paz’s presentation on Taoism, the Tao means the natural order or the ___.
  3. 3. According to Aaron Oo’s presentation on the life of the Buddha, what is the root cause for most suffering?
  4. 6. In Camila Bury’s presentation on a day in the life of Buddhist monk, the reddish-orange robe of the monk and their shaved head stand for what?
  5. 7. In Matthew Bartolotto’s sports presentation, with what did the Ancient Chinese use to scare off evils spirits?
  6. 9. In Benjamin Matthew’s presentation on the Armillary Sphere, we learn that the armillary sphere is a model of what system?
  7. 10. According to Anika Gurung’s presentation on Nepal, a country where the cow is considered sacred, most people practice what religion?
  8. 11. In Lillian Alberty’s presentation on the Great Wall of China, which emperor first started building the wall?
  9. 13. According to Anastasia Iannazzo’s presentation on men’s hairstyles, what were men’s buns called in Ancient China? (It is popular again!)
  10. 14. In Stella DeRosa’s presentation on jewelry, upper class women often wore jewelry made from what (besides jade)?
  11. 17. In Farrah Hayden’s presentation on women, during which Imperial Dynasty did women have greater social status and freedom than ever before?
  12. 21. According to Amelia Calisi’s presentation on social status and clothing, what fabric did most people use in clothing?.
  13. 22. In Ahtziry Portillo’s presentation on the Chinese Zodiac, besides the dragon, what is the most powerful animal zodiac sign?
  14. 24. In Kritika Khamcha-Magar’s presentation on peasant’s clothes, peasants were not allowed to wear what color clothing?
  15. 25. In Leah Lobo’s presentation on Jade, what unique power is held by this green stone?
  16. 26. In Christopher Colli’s presentation on the Tang Dynasty, this time of wealth and invention was known as the _______ Dynasty.
  17. 28. According to Grace Cappo’s presentation on the very, very important invention of Porcelain, what kind of clay is porcelain made of?
  18. 31. In Alberto Areizaga’s presentation on Cujo, we learn that to score in this football/soccer-like game, you must kick the gall through one of how many holes in the goal?