What was the cheongsam originally called in Chinese? (Para1)
A. 长衫
B. 旗装
C. 深衣
D. 上衣下裳
The cheongsam that is closely related to fashion nowadays was created in which city in the 1920s? (Para1)
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Guangzhou
D. Shenzhen
How many basic forms of traditional Chinese clothing are mentioned in the article? (Para2)
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Which system was established during Nurhaci's unification of the Jurchen tribes? (Para3)
A. The feudal system
B. The imperial examination system
C. The Eight Banners system
D. The tributary system
What was the shape of the cuff of the original Manchu gown?(Para4)
A. Round
B. Square
C. Horse hoof-shaped
D. Triangular
In the middle and late Qing Dynasty, what change happened to the slits of the Manchu gowns? (Para5)
A. The four-sided slits remained unchanged.
B. The four-sided slits became three-sided.
C. The four-sided slits became two-sided or disappeared.
D. More slits were added.
In the 1920s, what kind of fabric was the cheongsam first popular among high school girls in Shanghai made of? (Para7)
A. Silk
B. Cotton
C. Linen
D. Wool
Which of the following influenced the modern cheongsam to shorten its length? (Para8)
A. The influence of Western fashion.
B. The lack of fabric.
C. To make it easier to wash.
D. To follow ancient traditions.
When did the cheongsam experience a revival in the mainland of China? (Para11)
A. In the 1950s.
B. In the 1960s.
C. In the 1980s.
D. In the 1990s.
Which of the following are features of the traditional Manchu clothing designed for their lifestyle? (Para4)
A. Four-sided slits for easy horse riding.
B. A narrow cuff shaped like a horse hoof for convenient shooting.
C. A loose and flowing design for comfort.
D. A round collar for easy movement.
In the middle and late Qing Dynasty, which aspects of the Manchu gowns were influenced by Han culture? (Para5)
A. The adoption of Han people's embroidery techniques.
B. The use of Han people's auspicious patterns.
C. The change of the overall silhouette to a more Han-style.
D. The addition of decorative ribbons similar to those in Han clothing.
Which of the following factors contributed to the changes in the modern cheongsam's style? (Para6+8)
A. Influence of Western fashion in terms of tailoring.
B. Chinese women's changing aesthetic concepts towards body curves.
C. Introduction of new fabric materials.
D. The requirement of traditional cultural inheritance.
The traditional Chinese clothing form of "the upper and lower garments" was only used in formal occasions. (Para2)
The basic design elements of the cheongsam have remained largely unchanged over time, with only minor adjustments in details like fabric and color.
The popularity of the cheongsam in the international fashion world is related to the unique charm of Chinese culture. (Para12)