Question
In one story, Bó Yá broke one of these objects after the death of his friend Zhōng Zǐqī, who had appreciated how it evoked mountains and rivers. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name these objects, one of which called the gǔqín was a favorite of Confucius.
ANSWER: musical instruments [accept specific instruments or classes of instruments like zithers]
[10m] The gǔqín was legendarily created by sages like Shénnóng, a culture hero also credited with innovations in this activity. Another deity of this activity, Hòu Jì, was born after his mother stepped in a god’s footprint.
ANSWER: agriculture [or farming; or harvesting; or plowing; or crop cultivation; accept growing specific crops like millet]
[10h] Jī Kāng, a member of this legendary historical group, was a renowned gǔqín composer. This art-loving group was also infamous for drinking, with its member Ruǎn Jí staying drunk for 60 days to avoid an arranged marriage.
ANSWER: Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove [or Seven Worthies of the Bamboo Grove; or the Zhúlín Qī Xián]
<AY, Mythology>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | Y | 5 | 18.00 | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | N | 3 | 3.33 | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | N | 6 | 18.33 | 83% | 67% | 33% |