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JAPANESE ROOFS AND HOUSES HOA 03

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tsuchikabe (⼟壁), or "__________," is a traditional Japanese building technique using a mixture of clay, sand, and sometimes straw, applied to a wooden frame.

a)

EARTHEN WALL

b)

EARTHEN WARE

c)

EARTH MOUND

d)

MASONRY WALL

2.

___________literally translates to "tiled roof" and refers to the elegant, durable, and iconic tiled roofs found on traditional Japanese architecture.

a)

Wah-Karanay

b)

Kawa-aimou

c)

Kawara yane

d)

Kawaii-ine

3.

________-are traditional, solid wood sliding storm shutters that are closed each night to secure the home from the elements like wind, rain, and snow, and to prevent crime.

a)

AMADO

b)

ARMANDO

c)

AMOMAII

d)

AUGAME

4.

________are traditional Japanese floor mats, made with a straw or wood-chip core and an outer layer of woven rush grass, with a fabric border.

a)

TATANMEN

b)

TAMAGO

c)

ORIGAMI

d)

TATAMI

5.

Also known as Japanese mulberry paper that is use to diffuse light while maintaining privacy.

a)

GUASHA

b)

WASHI

c)

WASABI

d)

SAKURA

6.

_____________ is a recessed space in a Japanese-style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation are displayed. In English, it literally translates to "alcove"

a)

OKLAHOMA

b)

YOKOMAHA

c)

TOKONOMA

d)

TAKOYAKI

7.

____________ is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth found in the center of a room, typically used in farmhouses and older homes for heating, cooking, and lighting.

a)

IRORI

b)

HIRONO

c)

HIKORI

d)

IYORI

8.

This roof has two sloping sides that meet at the top, forming a triangle shape.

a)

Irimoya-zukuri

(Hip-and-gable Roof)

b)

kirizuma-zukuri (gable roof)

c)

Yosemune-zukuri (Hip Roof)

d)

Hogyo-zukuri (Pyramidal Roof)

9.
  • This is a combination between the _______ and _______ roofs.

  • The hipped part makes the building more stable in strong winds, while the gable part helps snow slide off easily in snowy areas.

a)

Irimoya-zukuri

(Hip-and-gable Roof)

b)

kirizuma-zukuri (gable roof)

c)

Yosemune-zukuri (Hip Roof)

d)

Hogyo-zukuri (Pyramidal Roof)

10.

This is a roof style with four sloping sides. It is also called “___________” or “shichu.”Seen in temples and castles

a)

Hogyo-zukuri (Pyramidal Roof)

b)

Irimoya-zukuri

(Hip-and-gable Roof)

c)

Yosemune-zukuri (Hip Roof)

d)

kirizuma-zukuri (gable roof)

11.

________ is Japan’s only Neo-Baroque style palace. Its grand façade, marble halls, and Corinthian pillars reflect European influence blended with Japanese craftsmanship.

a)

Osaka Palace

b)

Akasaka Palace

c)

Arisu Place

d)

Usagi Palace

12.

_________________ is one of Japan’s finest examples of feudal Japanese castle architecture. Often called the “White Heron Castle” (Shirasagijo) because of its elegant, white appearance, it symbolizes grace and strength. The white plaster not only beautifies the structure but also serves as fireproofing.

a)

Hirose Castle

b)

Sakuya Castle

c)

Fujinaga Castle

d)

Himeji Castle

13.

__________ which means "double bridge" refers to two bridge Seimon Ishibashi & Seimon Tetsubashi Bridge located at the main entrance of Tokyo Imperial Palace.

a)

Inuyasha Bridge

b)

Nijūbashi Bridge

c)

Kakashi Bridge

d)

Samishi Bridge

14.

______________means bath or bathtub and refers to the traditional Japanese bathing practice of soaking in a deep, hot tub for relaxation and purification after thoroughly washing the body.

a)

KOKURO

b)

OFURO

c)

TOKONO

d)

TOTORO

15.

__________ is a traditional Japanese sliding door, window, or room divider made of a wooden lattice frame covered with translucent paper, such as washi (Japanese mulberry paper), to diffuse light while maintaining privacy.

a)

MUJI

b)

CHOUJI

c)

DAISO

d)

SHOJI