Asian Theater History

In which of the Japaness theater's did actors were masks to portray different characters​ ​ (a)  

Which of these is NOT a feature of Kabuki theatre?

(a)  

• revolving stage

• walkways extending out from the stage

• painting of a pine tree at the back of the stage
• exaggerated poses for effect

• bright colorful makeup

True or False: NOH and Kabuki Theater was traditionally performed only by male actors, even the female roles. Today, however, women are allowed to perform onstage, but few do.

(a)  

• false

• true

Which form of Japanese Theater is the oldest?

• Noh

• Kabuki

• Bunraku

• Anime

During a highlight moment of a Kabuki play, an actor will strike and hold a pose while making dramatic gesture that represents their character, this is called what?

(a)  

• Freeze Frame

• Mie Pose
• Kabuki Pose

• Hai Pose

Which style of puppetry below is Bunraku?

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Lable the Noh Stage

a

b

f

g

h

e

d

c

musicians

painting of the pine

Mainstage

Audience

chorus

3 pines

4 post

Bridgeway

(a)   is also known as "The Art of Walking", while ​ (b)   is also knows as "Japanese Doll Theater"

• Noh
• Bunraku
• Kabuki 
• Anime

​ (a)   ​ is known for its stylized makeup

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What does the word "hanamachi" means this the Japanese theater culture​ (a)