Vocabulary
what is "hometown" in mandarin?
故里 gù lǐ
why did Mulan go to war?
because her father was sick and her brother was too young.
traditional gender norms.
what is the name of Mulan's guardian spirit?
mushu
what are "martial arts" in mandarin?
武术 wǔ shù
how is Mulan able to go to war?
she cut her hair and disguised as a man.
what are two values/virtues that Hua Mulan exemplifies?
bravery, loyalty, and filial piety.
How many movies have Disney made about Mulan?
3: Mulan (1998), Mulan II (2005), and Mulan (2020).
what is "filial piety" in mandarin?
孝敬 xiào jìng
what did the Emperor offer Mulan after the war?
"尚書郎" (shàngshū láng) OR a high-ranking ministerial position
What is the name of the ancient poem that tells this story.
the Ballad of Hua Mulan.
What is the name of the villain?
Shan Yu
what is "honor" in mandarin?
荣归 róng guī
why did Mulan renounce the Emperor's offer?
she wanted to return home to take care of her parents and brother.
what historical period is Hua Mulan believed to have lived in?
the Northern Wei Dynasty.
What insect is in the cage put under Mulan’s dress?
a cricket.