Asian cultural trivia

This ceramic material made by heating substances, generally including a clay like kaolin, in a kiln to high temperature.

This ancient religion of India is a dharma, or way of life, and has ancient texts (Vedas) written in Sanskrit.

This Chinese work, written during the Ming dynasty, contained 22,937 manuscript rolls in 11,095 volumes.

This Chinese humanist belief system emphasized the duty to do good and hold relationships and routines as sacred.

Hindu saint considered to be the combined avatar of Radha and Krishna; worshipped with ecstatic song and dance.

Founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh master teachers.

The Four Classic Chinese Novels include Water Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and what two others?

The Dalai Lama is a title that refers to:

The Yong-le Emperor ordered the the Ming treasure voyages...

Based on transforming suffering to joy, this belief system began 2,500 years ago in India & spread to south & east Asia.

15th-century Indian mystic who influenced Sikhism and was critical of organized religion, including Hinduism and Islam.

The 3rd ruler of the Ming dynasty, this intellectual and military ruler promoted exploration, learning, and religion.

Chinese calligrapher, general, philosopher, & writer during the Ming dynasty. One of the great masters of Confucianism.

The blue color in Chinese porcelain is from the element:

This is a is a plucked seven-string musical instrument of ancient China known for great subtlety and refinement.

Religion that began in the Punjab region of India in the late 1400s; core beliefs of faith, service, justice, & honesty.

Historical/mythical novel set in the turbulent years towards the breaking of the ancient Han dynasty and new rulers.

This substance is from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry moth and developed in ancient China.

This substance is made from alcohol mixed with resin made from the sap of a tree native to China.

Comical adventure, satire & allegory about the many trials of a Buddhist monk's pilgrimage from China to India and back.