Chinese Shadow Puppetry

Question 1

True or False? Chinese Shadow Puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What are the puppets projected on?

Accepted Answer

White Cloth Screen

Question 3

What generally made up a cast for shadow puppetry?

Accepted Answer

1 Singer, 1 Puppet-Master, 3-5 Musicians

Question 4

How many men are on the shadow troupe?

Accepted Answer

A Few Men (2-3)

Question 5

According to the legend, who came up with the idea of Shadow Puppetry?

Accepted Answer

The Emperor’s Advisor

Question 6

What were the 3 reasons Shadow Puppetry was suitable for the Working Class?

Accepted Answer

Simplicity, Nighttime Performances, Portability

Question 7

What are the puppets made of?

Accepted Answer

Painted Leather

Question 8

What are the 2 main animals used in Chinese Shadow Puppetry stories/plots?

Accepted Answer

Mostly Dragons, Mostly Shape-Shifting Creatures

Question 9

What are female villains usually compared to?

Accepted Answer

A Wicked Stepmother

Question 10

What are the stories/plots based off of?

Accepted Answer

Legends and Fairy Tales

Question 11

How tall are Chinese shadow puppets?

Accepted Answer

Size Varies Between 20 Centimeters to 1 Meter

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