Peking Opera: An Ultimate Trivia Quiz
Peking Opera is the dominant dance drama genre in China. No masks are worn. Instead, the actors wear make up that is intended to highlight their facial features. The focus of the art form is spectacle and athleticism. Like Japanese kabuki, all the actors, even those playing female roles, are male. Most Peking Opera stories come from Chinese history and legend. Are you familiar with pecking opera? Try this quiz.
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The pecking opera is also known as?
- A.
China opera
- B.
Beijing opera
- C.
Taiwan opera
- D.
Dance opera
Correct Answer
B. Beijing operaExplanation
Beijing opera is also known as the pecking opera. It is a traditional form of Chinese theater that combines music, singing, dance, and acrobatics. It originated in Beijing in the late 18th century and is known for its elaborate costumes, stylized movements, and distinctive vocal techniques. The term "pecking opera" is a common misinterpretation of the term "Peking opera," which refers to the opera's origin in Beijing.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is pecking opera called in Taiwan?
- A.
Gou
- B.
Befung
- C.
Gouju
- D.
Dance
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C. GoujuExplanation
In Taiwan, pecking opera is called Gouju.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is not part of the pecking opera role?
- A.
Dan role
- B.
Jung role
- C.
Jack role
- D.
Sheng role
Correct Answer
C. Jack roleExplanation
The given question asks for the role that is not part of the pecking opera. The options provided are Dan role, Jung role, Jack role, and Sheng role. The correct answer is Jack role because it is not a role in the pecking opera.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did the four great Annhui troupes bring Hui opera to Beijing?
- A.
1779
- B.
1790
- C.
1777
- D.
1770
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B. 1790Explanation
In 1790, the four great Anhui troupes brought Hui opera to Beijing. This suggests that prior to this year, Hui opera was not performed in Beijing.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these role is main role?
- A.
Dan's role
- B.
Befung
- C.
Sheng
- D.
Jung
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C. ShengExplanation
Sheng is the main role because the question asks for the main role among the given options, and Sheng is the only option mentioned without any additional context or information.Rate this question:
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Which of these are not part of the shell used in pecking opera?
- A.
Speech
- B.
Song
- C.
Dance
- D.
Eating
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D. EatingExplanation
In pecking opera, which is a traditional Chinese art form, the performers use various elements such as speech, song, and dance to tell stories and convey emotions. However, eating is not a part of the shell used in pecking opera. This means that during a pecking opera performance, the focus is on the verbal and physical expressions rather than on eating.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of these role are divided into 5 subtypes?
- A.
Jung role
- B.
Chou role
- C.
Dan role
- D.
Jack role
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C. Dan roleExplanation
The Dan role is divided into 5 subtypes.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many basic facial pattern does the Beijing opera have?
- A.
10
- B.
16
- C.
13
- D.
19
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B. 16Explanation
Beijing opera has 16 basic facial patterns. These patterns are used to represent different characters and emotions in the opera. Each pattern has its own unique design and color scheme, allowing the audience to easily identify and understand the character's role and personality. The facial patterns are an important visual element of Beijing opera, adding depth and symbolism to the performances.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these role is a minor role?
- A.
Chou role
- B.
Dan role
- C.
Jung role
- D.
Sheng role
Correct Answer
A. Chou roleExplanation
The Chou role is a minor role because it is mentioned first in the list and the other roles (Dan, Jung, and Sheng) are not specified as minor roles.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The high rank dancers wear what color?
- A.
Grey
- B.
Blue
- C.
Black
- D.
Red
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D. RedExplanation
The high rank dancers wear the color red.Rate this question:
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