Lesson 5.6 Japanese Culture

What is considered Japan's golden age?

• The Edo period

• The Heian period

• The Meiji period

• The Kamakura period

Which of the following is a form of drama that developed uniquely in Japan?

• Opera

• Noh

• Ballet

• Puppetry

What is the central focus of Zen Buddhism?

• Rituals and ceremonies

• Meditation, self-control, and discipline

• Divine intervention

• Reading of sacred texts

What was the role of women in Japanese society during the Heian period?

• They were expected to obey first their father and then their husband.

• They held political power as emperors.

• They were independent and could own property.

• They were leaders of religious ceremonies.

What is the basic value in Japanese society as mentioned in the text?

• Individualism

• Family loyalty

• Economic prosperity

• Military strength

What does the term "consensus" refer to in the context of Japanese society?

• A form of government

• A religious belief

• Agreement among members of a group

• A type of traditional clothing

What is the role of kami in Shinto religion?

• They are the ancestors of the Japanese people.

• They are spirits worshipped by each clan.

• They are historical figures in Japanese folklore.

• They are the creators of the world.