Japan Culture- Chapter 3

Question 1

Origami was once used in religious ceremonies in Japan.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is another name for Himeji Castle ?

Accepted Answer

White Heron Castle

Question 3

Japanese is an easy language to write because it uses the Roman alphabet, like English.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Why is writing Japanese considered difficult?

Accepted Answer

It uses three scripts and no spaces between words.

Question 5

When was Himeji Castle built?

Accepted Answer

In the 1300's

Question 6

The Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition that usually takes place in or near a garden.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What does the word "origami" mean?

Accepted Answer

Paper folding

Question 8

Himeji Castle has over eighty rooms and is the most visited castle in Japan.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What type of clothing is a kimono?

Accepted Answer

Silk robe

Question 10

What do people do on Shichi-go-san?

Accepted Answer

Children (7, 5,3) are taken to the temple to pray for happiness and health

Question 11

What is the holiday Shichi-go-san about?

Accepted Answer

It celebrates children who are 7, 5 and 3 years old

Question 12

How many different scripts does the Japanese language have?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 13

Long ago what times did people wear kimonos?

Accepted Answer

women wore them regularly but had special kimonos for specific events/times

Question 14

What kind of tea is normally used in the Japanese tea ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

green tea

Question 15

On what date is the special holiday, Shichi-go-san celebrated in Japan?

Accepted Answer

November 15

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