Background on Chinese Literature/Analects of ConfuciusI. Identify the term being referred to:________________________ 1. It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.________________________ 2. It is the dynasty that documented China’s legendary history.________________________ 3. It was the period of great intellectual ferment.________________________ 4. ________________________ 5. These were the three philosophies that originated in China.________________________ 6.________________________ 7. He is considered the greatest philosopher in China.________________________ 8. It was the dynasty which did not give much recognition during Confucius’ own

lifetime.________________________ 9. It was the period which gave Confucius much recognition.________________________ 10. It was the title given to Confucius.________________________ 11. It was the title of the compilation of Confucius’ works by his disciples.________________________ 12. It was the period of great intellectual and literary activity. ________________________ 13. This philosophy celebrates man’s association and independency with nature.________________________ 14. This postulates that humans are evil and need to be controlled using laws in

order to prevent chaos. ________________________ 15. It is an ethical and philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius.________________________ 16. It is the symbol of Taoism.________________________ 17. ________________________ 18. These are the Chinese “mystical” thoughts.________________________ 19. It is the literal meaning of “tao”.________________________ 20. It is the heart of Chinese Literature.________________________ 21. It is the Chinese name of Confucius.________________________ 22. It is the birthplace of Confucius.________________________ 23. It was Confucius’ job in order to educate himself. ________________________ 24. It is the number of arts that Confucius mastered.________________________ 25. It is a process of constant self-improvement according to Confucius.________________________ 26. It was the time of great moral decline.________________________ 27. It is a natural consequence of education according to Confucius.________________________ 28. It was considered the Golden Age of Chinese Literature.________________________ 29. It is the ideal character/hero in Chinese Literature.________________________ 30. This country is considered “the Sleeping Giant”.II. Read the statements carefully. Write, A – Tu Fu, B – Li Po and C – Po Chu-i. Write your answers on the

blank provided.1. He stated this line: “Let us all be less selfish, let us do what we are supposed to do.” -

_______2. He is called “Poet Historian and Poet Sage”. - _______3. He was a poet and official during T’ang Dynasty. - _______4. His deepest influence was Taoism. - _______5. He was part of the “Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup”. -

_______6. He formed formal friendship with Li Po. -

_______7. “The Red Cockatoo” is one of his literary works. -

_______8. He got a paralyzed leg in his life. -

_______9. He spoke publicly against the government officials in his time. -

_______10. His works also talked about Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism. -

_______11. He was born in Shansi. - _______12. He received his formal education at ten years old. - _______

III. Explain the Analects of Confucius. Write your paragraph in the box. (5 pts. each)1. The great man is not a mere receptacle.

2. Golden Rule of Confucius: Do unto others what you want others do unto you.

IV. Using the back portion of the paper, draw a symbol which represents Chinese Literature’s influence to the world? (5 pts.)