Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s Kasha

Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s Kasha

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the complex role of cats in Japanese folklore, focusing on the Kasha, a yokai depicted as both a hellcat and a hellcart. It delves into the historical evolution of Kasha imagery, its cultural significance, and the broader context of yokai in Japanese culture. The video also examines modern perceptions of yokai and their influence on contemporary media and society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dual roles do cats play in Japanese folklore?

Guardians and thieves

Protectors and demons

Hunters and prey

Warriors and pacifists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original depiction of Kasha in the Kamakura period?

A fire-breathing rooster

A thunderstorm

A flaming cart

A giant cat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the storm imagery become associated with Kasha?

Through a Shinto deity illustration

Through a natural disaster

Through a popular folktale

Through Buddhist teachings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of Kasha in folklore?

It controls the weather

It brings good luck

It steals corpses

It predicts the future

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event helped solidify the character of Kasha in Japanese culture?

A royal decree

A natural disaster

A famous battle

The creation of a yokai encyclopedia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common superstition about cats in Japan?

They can revive the dead

They can bring wealth

They can speak to humans

They can predict the weather

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are yokai typically perceived in modern Japan?

As religious symbols

As entertaining folklore

As historical myths

As dangerous spirits

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