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WorksheetsJapanese Theatre
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following are examples of Japanese Theatre?
Bunraku
Kabuki
Nah
Noh
What is the name of the famous Noh Theatre playwright?
Japanese Shakespeare
Zeami
Zoomie
Kan'ami
How many plays did Zeami write?
(a)
Which religion is Noh Theatre based in?
Shinto
Buddhism
Symbolism
Which class system were Noh performances for?
Upper
Middle
Lower
What is the name of the specialized stance that Kabuki actors take?
(a)
True or False: Kabuki is performed in modern Japanese.
True
False
True or False: In Noh Theatre the actors speak their lines?
True
False
Which of the following forms of Japanese Theatre uses masks.
Noh
Kabuki
Bunraku
True or False: Music is an important part of Noh Theatre.
True
False
List one character that might appear in a Noh drama.
(a)
How is Kabuki recognized from the other forms of Japanese Theatre?
Elaborate costumes
Overly-exaggerated Movements
Dynamic sets
Ingenious use of props
Which puppeteer controls the left arm?
Main Puppeteer
First Assistant Puppeteer
Second Assistant Puppeteer
True or False: Japanese Theatre is still captivating to watch due to other elements than just the language.
True
False
True or False: Kabuki was created in response to Noh Theatre.
True
False
What year were women banned from performing Kabuki Theatre?
1780
1892
1629
1603
Which form of Japanese Theatre is known for colorful makeup on actors?
Noh
Kabuki
Bunraku
Which class system attended Kabuki performances?
Upper
Middle
Lower
True or False: Similar to Noh and Kabuki, Bunraku is performed in segments and acts throughout the day.
True
False
How far back does Noh date performances?
1603
16th C
1300s
Kabuki plays last for how long?
3-4 hours
5-6 hours
Time depends on if you watch the entire play or just segments.
Where did Bunraku originate?
Japan
Osaka
Tokyo
True or False: Bunraku puppets are between 4 and 5 feet tall.
True
False
How many puppeteers are required to operate a Bunraku puppet?
3
1
4
2
What is the instrument that accompanies the Bunraku performances?
(a)
What is painted on the back of the Noh Theatres to showcase a spiritual location?
Oak Tree
Pine Tree
Maple Tree
Spruce Tree
True or False: In Kabuki Theatre actors speak their lines?
True
False
What is the name of a Japanese puppet theatre?
Kabuki
Bunrahku
Bunraiku
Bunraku
How many years does it take to become the main puppeteer?
10
2 decades
30 years
What do the 2nd and 3rd puppeteers wear?
Black
Black Cloaks
Hoods
Black Hoods
True or False: In Bunraku all of the dialogue including narration comes from one person.
True
False
