Asian Folk Arts Quiz

Kabuki theater originated from which country?

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

• Mongolia

In Kabuki, who traditionally plays female roles?

• Women

• Children

• Male actors (Onnagata)

• Elders

What material is commonly used to create Chinese shadow puppets?

• Cloth

• Leather or paper

• Bamboo

• Plastic

The Khon dance drama of Thailand usually depicts stories from which epic?

• Ramayana/Ramakien

• Mahabharata

• Iliad

• Journey to the West

Khöömei or throat singing is a traditional vocal art from:

• Japan

• China

• Thailand

• Mongolia

Which of the following is a key feature of Kabuki?

• Minimalist stage

• Elaborate costumes and makeup

• Use of puppets

• Silent performance

The performance of Chinese shadow puppetry involves:

• Painted canvases

• Colorful silhouette figures

• Acrobatics

• Silent film

In Khon dance drama, performers wear:

• Wooden masks only

• Elaborate costumes and masks

• Puppets on rods

• Silk robes without masks

Which instrument is often associated with Mongolian throat singing?

• Shamisen

• Morin khuur (horsehead fiddle)

• Bamboo flute

• Drum

Which of the following describes “Ritual” in folk arts?

• Ordinary daily chores

• Prescribed set of actions with symbolic meaning

• Modern entertainment techniques

• Free and spontaneous movements