Noh Theater Quiz

What spiritual influences helped Noh theater to develop?

• Shintoism & Buddhism

• Shintoism & Christianity

• Buddhism & Taoism

• Taoism & Shintoism

What is the best description of a Kyogen?

• A type of acting brought from China

• A short funny play making fun of the more serious Noh plays

• “Monkey Music”

• A type of music brought from the fields of Korea

What is NOT an element of the Noh kamae or suriashi?

• Knees bent

• Arms rounded as if holding something large

• Clapping ones hands in a circular motion

• Sliding the feet so they don’t come off the ground

Which of these is NOT a type of Noh theater?

• Featuring the Emperor and the royal family

• Featuring warriors

• Featuring a “madwoman” who has lost a loved one

• Featuring elements of Shintoism and nature

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Noh theater?

• Two scenes

• Puppets to portray farming and dancing

• Usually involved a demon, ghost, or a tormented person

• Ends in a dance