Home Quiz Swords & Dynasties: The Evolution of Chinese Costume Dramas
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1 Question
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What is a "costume drama" in the context of Chinese television?

A documentary about emperors

A modern romantic comedy

A historical or fantasy drama set in ancient China

A drama about fashion
2 Question
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Which dynasty is most commonly depicted in traditional Chinese costume dramas?

Tang

Ming

Song

Qing
3 Question
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What 1980s Chinese costume drama is considered a classic adaptation of a famous novel by Wu Cheng'en?

Dream of the Red Chamber

Journey to the West

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The Water Margin
4 Question
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Which of these costume dramas helped revive interest in palace intrigue stories in the 2010s?

Nirvana in Fire

The Legend of Zhen Huan

Empresses in the Palace

Story of Yanxi Palace
5 Question
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What genre blends martial arts, chivalry, and costume drama elements?

Gongdou

Guofeng

Wuxia

Xianxia
6 Question
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What is the main theme of “The Longest Day in Chang'an”?

Magic and immortality

A race against time to stop a terrorist plot in the Tang dynasty

Court politics

Romance in ancient China
7 Question
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What drama is based on Jin Yong's novel and features characters like Guo Jing and Huang Rong?

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

The Deer and the Cauldron
8 Question
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What 2015 costume drama received praise for its political intrigue and cinematography?

Nirvana in Fire

Rise of Phoenixes

Scarlet Heart

Eternal Love
9 Question
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What distinguishes "gongdou" dramas?

Time travel themes

Intrigues among women in the royal harem

Stories about rural life

Focus on military strategies
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Which 2019 fantasy drama became an international hit for its portrayal of brotherhood and cultivation sects?

Love Between Fairy and Devil

The Untamed

Love and Redemption

Word of Honor