WorksheetsJapanese Culture and History
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 26mins
In which city did the Golden Age flourish?
Tokyo
Korea
Heian
None are correct
Zen Gardens contain
sand and water
flowers and trees
rocks and sand
What is the main purpose of a Zen Garden?
To grow pretty flowers
To practice meditation
To perform drama
To allow weeds to flourish
Which of the following materials are needed for Japanese calligraphy?
pens and paper
ink and brushes
laptop and stylus
shodo
Which of the following influenced Japan's early writing?
Korean characters
Chinese characters
They originated in Japan
Which is true about Noh drama?
It was originally intended only for the upper class.
It contained masks that were somewhat creepy-looking
Plays were much more simple than Kabuki.
All are true
Which is true about Noh drama?
It was originally intended only for the upper class.
It contained masks that were somewhat creepy-looking
Plays were much more simple than Kabuki.
All are true
Which of the following was NOT considered beautiful in Heian Japan?
Very thin models
Faces painted white with blackened teeth
Eyebrows shaved and redrawn higher
Many layers of kimonos
Most of Japan's early literature was written by
leaders
women
the samurai
Which are part of Japan's drama?
a. Ikebana flowers
b. Noh masks
c. Bunraku puppets
d. both b & C
Which are part of Japan's drama?
a. Ikebana flowers
b. Noh masks
c. Bunraku puppets
d. both b & C
Which is NOT true about Zen Buddhism?
It emphasized simplicity.
It requires focus and meditation.
It encourages inner peace.
It requires followers to pray in a Buddhist temple with specific prayers.
Which religion believes that all parts of nature have spirits called kamis?
Zen Buddhism
Shintoism
Daoism
What was the purpose of a Zen garden?
To grow miniature trees called Bansai trees.
To give flowers a place to thrive.
To swirl sand around rocks.
To help visitors clear their minds.
Who was at the top of Japan's social pyramid even though he was not really in charge?
the king
the shogun
the emperor
the figurehead
Who had the real power in Japan's social pyramid?
the figurehead
the emperor
the shogun
the daimyo
Why was the emperor considered a figurehead?
He was not really in charge.
The emperor was more focused on culture than running the government.
The daimyo and Shogun had more power.
All are correct.
Who hired the samurai to protect their land?
the emperors
the daimyo
the ninja
the peasants
Bushido is
the samurai's favorite weapon
the name of the most powerful leader in Japan
the code of honor all samurai followed
a great new sushi place in Edison
Bushido is
the samurai's favorite weapon
the name of the most powerful leader in Japan
the code of honor all samurai followed
a great new sushi place in Edison
Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?
It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.
It helped them paint better pictures.
It helped them arrange flowers better.
It helped them worship nature.
Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?
It helped clear their minds so they could focus in battle.
It helped them paint better pictures.
It helped them arrange flowers better.
It helped them worship nature.
Which was the most important weapon used by the samurai?
a metal fan
a tanto (short sword)
a katana (long sword)
meditation
True or false: women could be samurai
true
false
What are some teachings of Zen Buddhism?
simplicity
meditation
self-discipline
All are correct
What continent is Japan located on?
North America
Africa
Australia
Asia
How many "main" islands make up Japan?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following about Japan is true?
The country is small, but the population is large.
The country is large, but the population is small.
The country is small, and the population is large.
The country is large, and the population is large.
If you were to order a meal while in Japan, which of the following would NOT be considered a "Japanese" food item?
chicken wings
fish
steamed vegetables
rice
Which of the following is not true about Japan's culture?
When entering a Japanese home, one should leave their shoes by the door.
Most homes have at least one room decorated in traditional Japanese style.
Kimonos are still worn for special celebrations and ceremonies.
Eating with chopsticks was a tradition of the past, but nowadays most Japanese people use forks, spoons and knives.
5. Based on the sentence below, the right reasons why the Japanese are so polite?
(1) The strict rules of japanesse philosophy and religion
(2) Very considered about the harmony and good influence to each other
(3) Parents and teacher taught their children about the importance of social manner
(4) As the extremely close encounters rules to guide the Japanese live
A. 1 & 3
B. 2 & 4
C.1,2,3
D. ALL TRUE
The followers of Shinto, the early religion of Japan, believe that spirits live in
houses, trees, and the sun
humans, trees, and rivers
trees, rocks, and rivers
the sun, temples, and houses
The imperial court in Kyoto became known as a center of
Japanese government
Japanese religion
Japanese culture
Japanese learning
Samurai means
the way of the gods
the way of the warrior
one who obeys
one who serves
Japanese works of art often show
an appreciation and respect for nature
a focus on religious subjects
strict imitation of Chinese styles
the importance of material wealth
A symbol that is used to describe the short life of a samurai
pine tree
a crane
a cherry blossom
a sword
