Japanese Culture

What is the name for the spirits in Shintoism?

• Kabuki

• Kami

• Korri

• Kimono

Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?

• It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.

• It helped them paint better pictures.

• It helped them arrange flowers better.

• It helped them worship nature.

Which was the most important weapon used by the samurai?

• a metal fan

• a tanto (short sword)

• a katana (long sword)

• meditation

What is the title of this woodblock print?

• The Great Wave of Kanagawa

• The Great Tsunami

• The Mount Fuji

• The fishermen in the storm

Which form of Japanese drama used elaborate make up, song and dance?

• Kabuki

• Noh

• Kabuki and Noh

• Ikebana

The followers of Shinto, the early religion of Japan, believe that spirits live in

• houses, trees, and the sun

• humans, trees, and rivers

• trees, rocks, and rivers

• the sun, temples, and houses

Bushido is

• the samurai's favorite weapon

• the name of the most powerful leader in Japan

• the code of honor all samurai followed

• a great new sushi place in Edison

What are the Shinto places of worship called?

• shrines

• churches

• temples

• mosques

What was "bushido"?

• The Emperor's advisory group

• Traditional Japanese religion

• The warrior code

• The principals of Japanese manufacturing

Ikebana is a popular Japanese art of arranging which items? It may help to know that Ikebana is derived from "ikeru" which means "keep alive" in Japanese.

• Books

• Colour

• Flower

• fruits