A office of a government in another country.

Describe the geography of Japan.

Earthquakes, hurricanes, island, mountains, close to China

How did Japan's location affect its culture?

It was influenced by Korea and China

Someone who rules in place of someone until they are ready.

A religion based on respect for nature and ancestors.

A style of drama that involved heavy makeup and costumes.

What religions were practiced in Japan?

Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism

A type of drama that used masks to display emotions.

Why were samurai attracted to Zen?

It brought them peace during battle.

What is Zen Buddhism?

A sect of Buddhism that promotes meditation and peace.

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1
What is an embassy?
A hotel.
Someone who is bossy.
A office of a government in another country.
A type of ruler.
2
Describe the geography of Japan.
Snow, rain, ice, mountains, tornadoes.
Windy, hot, arid.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, island, mountains, close to China
Flat, desert, dry, cold.
3
How did Japan's location affect its culture?
It was influenced by Korea and China
They adopted Islam.
They were isolated.
Japan created a new religion.
4
Who was in charge in Japan?
A peasant
A samurai
An emperor.
A Daimyo
5
What is a regent?
A babysitter.
Someone who rules in place of someone until they are ready.
An island.
A hotel.
6
What is Shinto?
A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
A religion based on the teachings of Confucius.
A religion based on respect for nature and ancestors.
7
What is Kabuki?
A style of drama that involved heavy makeup and costumes.
A type of actor.
A restaurant.
A style of drama that involved masks to display emotions.
8
What religions were practiced in Japan?
Christianity
Islam
Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism
Hinduism
9
What is noh?
A book.
A type of drama that used masks to display emotions.
A scary creature.
A type of drama that used heavy makeup and costumes.
10
Why were samurai attracted to Zen?
They liked to meditate.
It brought them peace during battle.
It was something that they believed in.
It made them stronger.
11
What country does this flag represent?
America
China
Mexico
Japan
12
What is Zen Buddhism?
A type of meditation.
A state of mind.
The name of a Prince of Japan.
A sect of Buddhism that promotes meditation and peace.
13
How many syllables are in a Haiku?
17
5
7
12
14
What themes are reflected in Japanese Art?
Space travel
People
Nature
Religion
15
What style of writing is this called?
Handwriting
Capitalization
Cursive
Calligraphy

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