Buddhist and Asian Art Quiz

What is porcelain?

• A type of metal alloy

• A synthetic fabric

• A type of ceramic material

• A form of glassware

What are some of the symbols that represent the Buddha?

• Hammer and sickle

• Crescent moon and star

• Cross and dove

• Lotus flower and begging bowl

How did Chinese artists make use of meditation?

• To create abstract art

• To improve physical health

• To cultivate focus and clarity

• To develop musical skills

The wheel is often used to represent Buddha. What does the wheel symbolize when used to represent the Buddha?

• Cycle of life and death

• Eternal struggle

• Path to enlightenment

• Wealth and prosperity

What two religions originated in India?

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Hinduism and Judaism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Hinduism and Islam

What element of art was considered one of the chief measures in excellence in Chinese painting?

• Color theory

• Brushwork technique

• Composition

• Perspective

Explain how the Buddhist religion reached Japan.

• Through Roman traders

• Via Korean emissaries

• Through Mongol conquests

• By direct contact with India

What Japanese invention helped to satisfy the increased demand for art among the middle class?

• Woodblock printing

• Oil painting

• Sculpture

• Calligraphy

What is scroll painting and how is it used?

• Painting on walls; used for decoration

• Painting on paper or silk scrolls; used for storytelling or meditation

• Painting on pottery; used for ceremonial purposes

• Painting on canvas; used for religious rituals

What are the three main Hindu gods and what primary process does each represent?

• Creation, preservation, destruction

• Birth, growth, death

• Creation, destruction, rebirth

• Preservation, transformation, enlightenment