Religion and the Golden Age of Japan Quiz

What century did the Shinto religion originate?

• 6th Century

• 7th Century

• 8th Century

• 9th Century

What are the central elements of worship in Shinto?

• Icons and rituals

• Ancestors and nature spirits

• Meditation and enlightenment

• Scriptures and prophets

What is a fundamental belief in Shinto?

• Belief in reincarnation

• Belief in a higher power

• Belief in karma

• Belief in multiple gods

During which centuries did the Japanese Golden Age occur, leading to a flourishing of culture?

• 5th and 6th Centuries

• 7th and 8th Centuries

• 9th and 10th Centuries

• 11th and 12th Centuries

Which aspects of culture flourished during the Japanese Golden Age?

• Literature, Arts, and Architecture

• Science, Technology, and Mathematics

• Politics, Economics, and Law

• Medicine, Astronomy, and Engineering

What is "The Tale of Genji" famously known as?

• The first play written in the world

• The first poem written in the world

• The first novel written in the world

• The first essay written in the world

What is a Haiku?

• A type of ancient Japanese weapon

• A Japanese poem with 17 syllables and 3 lines

• A traditional Japanese dance

• A Japanese painting style

How many syllables does the second line of a Haiku have?

• 5 syllables

• 7 syllables

• 10 syllables

• 12 syllables

What activity did the Japanese nobles often engage in with poetry?

• Writing novels

• Memorizing poems

• Singing songs

• Painting landscapes

When did Noh dramas first start?

• 1200's

• 1300's

• 1400's

• 1500's