Japanese Culture

A greta novel created in Japan was called

• Rokujo Lady

• Buddhism psalms

• The Bible

• The Tale of Gengi

Which of the following characteristics describe Zen Buddhism?

• meditation

• simplicity

• self-discipline

• all are correct

Zen Gardens contain

• sand and water

• flowers and trees

• rocks and sand

How is Japanese calligraphy an example of Zen Buddhism?

• A. It is very simple and precise.

• B. It was influenced by Chinese characters.

• C. It takes focus and practice.

• D. Both A & C are correct

Which form of Japanese drama used elaborate make up, song and dance?

• Kabuki

• Noh

• Kabuki and Noh

Which of the following show influence of Zen Buddhism?

• Rock Gardens

• Ikebana

• Calligraphy

• All are correct

Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?

• It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.

• It helped them paint better pictures.

• It helped them arrange flowers better.

• It helped them worship nature.

Which is an example of how samurai used Zen Buddhism?

• They wrote poems before and after battle.

• They practiced Ikebana flower arranging.

• They meditated to help the focus.

• All are correct.

Kabuki is...

• A Japanese traditional puppet theatre in which half-life-size dolls act out a chanted dramatic narrative

• A Japanese drama aimed at farmers, merchants, and other common folk; stunning sets, flashy costumes

• A form of popular Japanese entertainment, which involved mainly acrobatics, juggling, and mime

• A Japanese drama that appealed to the nobles and samurai; serious and intense, simple, almost bare stage

What is origami?

• steps of the tea ceremony

• the art of folding paper without making cuts

• the art of flower arranging

• steps of bowing and how to greet people