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| Which of the following are naturally occurring? 1. copper, 2. pearls, 3. swords | copper and pearls |
| What is a Noh play? | It is an intense drama where actors wear colorful masks. |
| True or False: Haiku is unique to Japan? | True |
| True or False: The Tale of Genji is considered by many to be the world's first novel? | True |
| In Kana, each symbol stands for | one syllable |
| Haiku, a poetry form, has how many syllables in how many lines? | 17 syllables in 3 lines (5-7-5) |
| Remember? How did Buddhism reach Japan? | It came via Korea. |
| Why did some Japanese not accept Buddhism? | They feared it would offend their Shinto Gods. |
| What is a "sutra"? | It is a Buddhist scripture or sacred writing. |
| Pure Land Buddhism appealed to | All classes in Japan because they feel that their actions can lead to Pure Land or help them reach enlightenment. |
| Which value did Shinto support the most? | Shinto taught family to honor their ancestors. |
| Although the emperor had little power, how did most Japanese see him? | The thought of him as a "living god", and the keeper of Japan's traditions. |
| What does it mean to be "reincarnated"? | It means to be born anew in another body after death. |
| Which word means to come to a"general agreement" among members of a group? | CONSENSUS |
| Natural products or raw materials come from where? | They come from the earth...like copper, pearls, and wood. |
| What happens to women's social status in Japan with the arrival of Confucianism? | It is lowered. Confucianism considers women "inferior" to men. |
| Buddhist attitudes about women were bett or worse than Confucianism? | A bit better, but about the same...Some sects barred women. |
| A clearing of the mind according to Buddhism is called... | meditation |
