Medieval Japan Vocabulary

What does the term "acquired" mean?

• To lose something

• To come into possession of something

• To give away something

• To borrow something

What is the meaning of "enlightenment"?

• The state of gaining spiritual knowledge and finding truth

• The act of physical training

• The process of losing knowledge

• The state of being confused

What does "meditation" involve?

• Physical exercise

• Deep relaxation and clearing the mind of distracting thoughts

• Eating healthy food

• Reading books

What does "mythical" mean?

• Real and factual

• Not real; imagined

• Scientific and proven

• Historical and documented

What are "pagodas"?

• A type of Japanese garden

• A tower-shaped structure with several stories and upturned, tiled roofs

• A traditional Japanese house

• A type of Japanese clothing

Who was Prince Shotoku?

• A famous Japanese artist

• A Japanese ruler who encouraged cultural diffusion from countries on the Asian mainland

• A legendary Japanese warrior

• A Japanese philosopher

What does "rural" refer to?

• The city

• The countryside

• The ocean

• The mountains

What is "Shinto"?

• A Japanese form of government

• A Japanese religion that expresses love and respect for nature

• A Japanese style of painting

• A Japanese martial art