Yusuf Khass Hajib and “Qutadg‘u bilig”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write five important facts about Yusuf Khass Hajib.
For example: 11th century, born in Balasagun, “Qutadg‘u bilig”, 6409 couplets, finished in Kashgar.
2
Write the dastan’s four heroes and what they symbolise.
Kuntug‘di – justice; Oyto‘ldi – fortune; O‘gdulmish – intellect; O‘zg‘urmish – contentment and health.
3
Choose three virtues of the ruler from chapter 31 and find a present-day example of each.
Depends on the learner’s examples (for example truthfulness – telling the truth in class).
4
Explain the meaning of the lion-and-dogs image in two sentences.
A community takes shape from its leader: a strong, wise leader raises the people’s strength, a weak one lowers it.
5
Translate the title “Qutadg‘u bilig” in your own words.
“Knowledge that leads to happiness”.