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The Clerical Script

Quiz by Zoe Wu

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of the Clerical Script in historical contexts?
    To provide a simplified writing system for administrative and legal documents
    To decorate manuscripts artistically
    To write poetry and literature
    To serve as a form of artistic expression
    30s
  • Q2
    Which dynasty is primarily associated with the development of the Chinese Clerical Script?
    Han Dynasty
    Song Dynasty
    Tang Dynasty
    Qing Dynasty
    30s
  • Q3
    What is one of the main reasons the Chinese Clerical Script fell out of common use?
    The rise of more efficient scripts such as Kaishu
    It was banned by the ruling authorities
    A decline in literacy among officials
    The introduction of foreign writing systems
    30s
  • Q4
    Which two scripts influenced the development of Chinese Clerical Script?
    Cursive Script and Cuneiform
    Regular Script and Traditional Script
    Seal Script and Regular Script
    Cursive Script and Oracle Bone Script
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following best describes the transition from the Chinese Clerical Script to the regular script (Kaishu)?
    Clerical Script was entirely abandoned after the invention of Kaishu
    Kaishu maintained the same complex style as the Clerical Script
    Kaishu evolved from the Clerical Script to become more standardized and clear for everyday use
    Kaishu replaced the Clerical Script completely without any overlap
    30s
  • Q6
    What is one way the Chinese Clerical Script differs from the ancient Oracle Bone Script?
    It uses more symbols than characters
    It has no relation to the Chinese language
    It is exclusively used for religious texts
    It is more linear and less pictographic
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following best describes the use of the brush in the writing of Clerical Script?
    The brush was used only with a consistent pressure.
    Only calligraphy pens were used instead of brushes.
    The application of varying pressure to create dynamic stroke thickness.
    Brush strokes were always straight with no variation.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following changes helped establish the neat, stable, square shape of Chinese characters in the shift to Clerical Script?
    Incorporating more semicircles into the character designs.
    Changing dots into dashes for writing.
    Conversion of curved lines into straight lines and the introduction of sharp angles.
    Making all characters taller and slimmer.
    30s
  • Q9
    What was a major feature of the Clerical Script that distinguished it from the Small Seal script?
    The use of only straight lines without any angles.
    The use of varying stroke thicknesses and brushwork techniques.
    The incorporation of pictograms into writing.
    The elimination of all curved lines from characters.
    30s
  • Q10
    What notable stylistic change occurred in the shape of characters during the transition to Clerical Script?
    Characters were designed to include more intricate designs.
    Characters were simplified to resemble Roman letters.
    Characters became shorter, wider, and horizontally stretched.
    Characters became taller and thinner.
    30s

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