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Japanese Culture

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

In which city did the Golden Age flourish?

a)

Tokyo

b)

Korea

c)

Heian

d)

None are correct

2.

Which of the following characteristics describe Zen Buddhism?

a)

meditation

b)

simplicity

c)

self-discipline

d)

all are correct

3.

Zen Gardens contain

a)

sand and water

b)

flowers and trees

c)

rocks and sand

4.

What is the main purpose of a Zen Garden?

a)

To grow pretty flowers

b)

To practice meditation

c)

To perform drama

d)

To allow weeds to flourish

5.

Which of the following materials are needed for Japanese calligraphy?

a)

pens and paper

b)

ink and brushes

c)

laptop and stylus

d)

shodo

6.

Which of the following influenced Japan's early writing?

a)

Korean characters

b)

Chinese characters

c)

They originated in Japan

7.

How is Japanese calligraphy an example of Zen Buddhism?

a)

A. It is very simple and precise.

b)

B. It was influenced by Chinese characters.

c)

C. It takes focus and practice.

d)

D. Both A & C are correct

8.

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

a)

Kabuki

b)

Noh

c)

Kabuki and Noh

9.

Which is true about Noh drama?

a)

It was originally intended only for the upper class.

b)

It contained masks that were somewhat creepy-looking

c)

Plays were much more simple than Kabuki.

d)

All are true

10.

Which of the following was NOT considered beautiful in Heian Japan?

a)

Very thin models

b)

Faces painted white with blackened teeth

c)

Eyebrows shaved and redrawn higher

d)

Many layers of kimonos

11.

How is Ikebana different from our types of flower arranging?

a)

Ikebana is more colorful.

b)

Ikebana is more simple.

c)

Ikebana is much bigger.

d)

There is no difference.

12.

Which of the following show influence of Zen Buddhism?

a)

Rock Gardens

b)

Ikebana

c)

Calligraphy

d)

All are correct