Japanese Culture & History

Most of Japan's early literature was written by

• leaders

• women

• the samurai

Which are part of Japan's drama?

• a. Ikebana flowers

• b. Noh masks

• c. Bunraku puppets

• d. both b & C

Which is a sign of beauty for Japanese women?

• long hair

• several layers of silk

• whitened face with darkened teeth

• all are correct

Which is true about Japanese calligraphy?

• It used ink and brushes.

• It originated in China.

• Both are correct

Which is NOT true about Zen Buddhism?

• It emphasized simplicity.

• It requires focus and meditation.

• It encourages inner peace.

• It requires followers to pray in a Buddhist temple with specific prayers.

Which religion believes that all parts of nature have spirits called kamis?

• Zen Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Daoism

What was the purpose of a Zen garden?

• To grow miniature trees called Bansai trees.

• To give flowers a place to thrive.

• To swirl sand around rocks.

• To help visitors clear their minds.

Who was at the top of Japan's social pyramid even though he was not really in charge?

• the king

• the shogun

• the emperor

• the figurehead

Who had the real power in Japan's social pyramid?

• the figurehead

• the emperor

• the shogun

• the daimyo

Why was the emperor considered a figurehead?

• He was not really in charge.

• The emperor was more focused on culture than running the government.

• The daimyo and Shogun had more power.

• All are correct.