Japanese Civilization Section 2

What is the Tale of Genji?

• a selection of stories about court life

• a collection of haiku

• the world's first novel

• meditations on Zen Buddhism

Who were Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon?

• male artist

• skilled calligraphers

• famous authors

• famous haiku writers

Which of the following statements is true?

• Japan's rich cultural heritage includes unique forms of literature and art.

• Japan's unique style of gardening was brought from Korea.

• Kabuki drama grew out of Shinto rituals.

• Japan's literature and art were copied directly from Chinese literature and art.

Matsuo Basho was a master of which art?

• novel writing

• haiku

• noh

• kabuki

Which of the following are Zen Buddhism's guiding principles?

• harmony with nature

• the structure and form of nature

• simplicity, understatement , and grace

• meditation in special gardens

Zen Buddhism developed its strongest following among which group?

• artists

• aristocracy

• all classes of Japanese culture

• warriors

Japanese gardens were influenced by what two religious traditions?

• Shinto tradition of seeking harmony with nature

• Zen Buddhism's simplicity and focus on meditation

• Shinto tradition of not upsetting the nature gods

• Zen Buddhism's tradition of always being perfect

How does Zen Buddhism differ form traditional Buddhism?

• Traditional Buddhism seeks salvation through the study of scriptures, performing rituals, and doing good deeds.

• Zen Buddhism focuses instead on meditation to achieve inner peace and one’s internal divine.

• Traditional Buddhism seeks revenge on ones neighbor.

• Zen Buddhism focuses on ones outer body and warrior spirit.

A Japanese noble who wrote the Tale of Genji was named...

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• Sei Shonagon

• Matsuo Basho

• Tokugawa leyasu

A female Japanese writer who wrote true stories about Japanese life was named...

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• Sei Shonagon

• Matsuo Basho

• Tokugawa leyasu