Discovering Early Japan: Everyday Life and Arts

Who attended Kabuki performances in early Japan?

• Only the upper class

• Mostly common people

• Exclusively samurai

• Only women

What was a Kabuki performance like?

• Solemn and quiet

• Lively with elaborate costumes and makeup

• Performed in total darkness

• Only instrumental music

What was a characteristic of a Noh play that the upper class attended?

• Fast-paced action

• Improvised dialogue

• Use of masks and slow, stylized movement

• Brightly colored scenery

Who made Haiku popular?

• Emperor Meiji

• Matsuo Bashō

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Lady Murasaki

How many lines does a Haiku have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many syllables does a Haiku have in total?

• 10

• 17

• 20

• 25

What was the primary audience for Kabuki theatre?

• Foreign dignitaries

• Religious leaders

• The general public

• Children

In what setting were Noh plays typically performed?

• Outdoor stages

• Private homes

• Temple grounds

• Special theatres

What themes are commonly explored in Haiku poetry?

• Love and war

• Nature and the seasons

• Political satire

• Urban life

Which element is NOT typically part of a Kabuki performance?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Acrobatics

• Silence