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    • What is considered the finest literary work in Arabic Literature?
      Qu’ran
    • It played a major role in the development of early arabic lit.
      islamic religion
    • What moral lesson is conveyed in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
      Greed leads to downfall
    • What literary devices are prominent in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
      Symbolism and Allegory
    • Who is Morgiana in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
      A slave girl who saves Ali Baba
    • What theme is present in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
      Revenge and justice
    • What period is known for the flourishing of Arabic Literature?
      The Islamic Golden Age
    • Who is the most significant contributor to Chinese literature?
      Confucius
    • What does The Book of Analects consist of?
      Sayings of Confucius compiled by disciples
    • What theme is present in The Trial of the Stone?
      Honesty and fairness
    • What is the major theme in classical Chinese literature?
      Harmony and morality
    • It greatly influenced the chines lit.
      confucianism
    • Most important early literature of egypt
      the book of the dead
    • What does The Pyramid of Texts consist of?
      Funeral hymns and spells
    • What theme is present in The Tale of Two Brothers?
      Family and loyalty
    • What does the betrayal of Anpu’s wife to Bata involve?
      She falsely accused him of wrongdoing
    • What do Egyptian literary works reflect?
      Religious beliefs and traditions
    • What does Panchatantra mean?
      Five Books
    • What is the significance of Panchatantra in literature?
      Oldest known collection of Indian fables
    • What leads to the downfall of the merchant in “The Rise and Fall of the Merchants”?
      He mistreated the servant, leading to revenge
    • What are major characteristics of Indian literature?
      Influenced by religion and philosophy
    • Who is the main character in the story Ramayana?
      Rama
    • What is the central theme in Mahabharata?
      War and duty
    • Who wrote the Mahabharata?
      Ved Vyasa
    • What are the Vedas?
      A collection of ancient Indian religious texts
    • What is the Mahābhārata known for?
      Longest epic poem ever written
    • What is the Book of Psalms considered to be?
      A collection of religious poetry
    • What is the central theme of Israeli literature?
      Jewish identity, survival, and cultural heritage
    • What is the central theme of The Parable of Good Samaritan?
      Every person deserves kindness and help
    • influenced Israeli literature?
      Influenced by holocaust and jewish literature
    • How did Japanese literature develop?
      From oral traditions, influenced by Chinese culture
    • What are the major forms of traditional Japanese poetry?
      Haiku and Tanka
    • What is the syllable pattern of a Haiku?
      5-7-5 syllables
    • What is the main theme of the story “Of A Promise Kept”?
      War and survival
    • What cultural aspects are reflected in Japanese literature?
      Emphasis on nature, honor, and tradition
    • What are the defining characteristics of French literature?
      Emphasis on reason, clarity, and elegance
    • What is a common characteristic in French literary works?
      The goodness in human nature
    • Who is considered the greatest master of modern short story?
      Guy de Maupassant
    • What is the central theme of The Necklace?
      The consequences of pride and materialism
    • What does the necklace symbolize in the story “The Necklace”?
      Power and influence
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