Hanfu
What materials is Hanfu made of?
Silk and linen
What dynasty did the Qipao originate in?
The Qing Dynasty
What is the Chinese saying that states Men are superior to women?
重男轻女
How is the Westernized Chinese Generation Z attempting to connect back to their culture?
By wearing the clothing of their ancestors
What gender is the Mao suit for?
Males
What are the different components of Hanfu?
Robe, skirt, upper garment
What are the different components of Qipao?
It is a one-piece long garment
When did feminism start in China?
In the early 1900s
What famous four-thousand-mile route linked India with China and allowed Westerners to visit?
The Silk Road
Why is it called a Mao suit?
Because Mao Zedong was fond of the style
What dynasty did Hanfu originate in?
Shang Dynasty
What is the male version of Qipao?
Changshan
What was the May 4th movement?
Protest in favor of democracy, science, and experimentation.
In which dynasty did China start to Westernize?
The Qing Dynasty.
How is the modern suit different from its cultural roots?
It has become a bit more stylish and comfortable.
What dynasty did Hanfu mostly die out by?
Qing Dynasty
What is another name for Qipao?
Cheongsam
What led to the rise of feminism in China?
Women and intellectuals were tired of the old patriarchal ways
Why did China start to Westernize?
Because they felt the Chinese monarchical culture was backward compared to the West which led to their loss in the Opium Wars.
What does the Mao suit represent?
Virtue and the separation of powers in government
What was the major reason for Hanfu dying out?
Chinese leaders wanted the country to Westernize
On what occasions are Qipaos worn today?
Weddings, festivals, and fashion shows
How did women's clothing change as time went on?
Women's clothing became less conservative and more practical for labor.
Around what century did Westerners and Chinese people first widely interact?
The 16th Century.
When are they worn?
During major state functions by important leaders.