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The Seal Script

Quiz by Zoe Wu

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of the Seal Script in ancient China?
    To record and preserve texts and inscriptions
    To create artistic pottery
    To develop a musical notation system
    To design architectural blueprints
    30s
  • Q2
    Which dynasty is most closely associated with the development of the Seal Script?
    The Tang Dynasty
    The Qin Dynasty
    The Han Dynasty
    The Song Dynasty
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is a hallmark of Seal Script compared to earlier scripts like Oracle Bone Script?
    Use of fewer characters overall
    More stylized and artistic character forms
    Lack of any pictographic elements
    Simplified grammar rules
    30s
  • Q4
    Which modern practice still utilizes elements of Seal Script today?
    Digital font creation
    Modern poetry composition
    Chinese stamp making
    Western calligraphy techniques
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following scripts was NOT considered a major script in the development of the Chinese writing system?
    Great Seal Script (大篆 dàzhuàn)
    Clerical Script (隸書 lìshū)
    Cursive style (草書 caˇoshū)
    Regular Script (楷書 kaˇishū)
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary characteristic that differentiates Running (行書 xíngshū) and Cursive (草書 caˇoshū) styles from major scripts in the Chinese writing system?
    They are less standardized and not used in official documents
    They are older than major scripts
    They are used exclusively for artistic purposes
    They directly replace the major scripts
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following scripts is considered a major script change in the development of the Chinese writing system?
    Small Seal Script (小篆 xiaˇozhuàn)
    Bronze Script (金文 jīnwén)
    Shell and Bone Script (甲骨文 jiaˇguˇwén)
    Cursive style (草書 caˇoshū)
    30s
  • Q8
    What was the primary purpose of the Running (行書 xíngshū) and Cursive (草書 caˇoshū) styles in Chinese writing?
    To increase writing speed
    To be used for official documents
    To standardize Chinese characters
    To replace major scripts
    30s
  • Q9
    What do Small Seal Script characters eliminate to maintain consistency?
    Variant forms of the same character used in different areas.
    Every character can be written in multiple styles.
    All characters are designed with different stroke thicknesses.
    Characters can have varying sizes depending on the context.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a characteristic of Small Seal Script?
    Characters can be spaced irregularly.
    Characters are written in a standardized vertical rectangular shape.
    Characters are written in various sizes.
    Characters have bold and unconstrained strokes.
    30s

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