Shinto deities are believed to be present in

natural objects, such as a gnarled tree or waterfall

concerned with bringing human life into harmony with nature.

In the Bodhisattva Guide of Souls hanging scroll fragment

the bodhisattva is a Chinese fantasy of an Indian prince.

The spread of Buddhism followed a path from

India to China and then to Japan

A distinctive aspect of an illustration from the handscroll The Tale of Genji is

the removal of the roof to show an interior space

The landscapes of the Song dynasty, those of Li Cheng, often had the following characteristics

a vertical format, shrouding mists, and flowing water.

Buddhism is based on the insight that

we are kept chained to the world by desire

One of the enduring strengths of Japanese culture is the ability to

absorb new ideas while keeping older traditions vital.

Hinduism and Buddhism

both have a belief in the cyclical nature of time

saw the rise of Confucianism and Daoism

The first Qin emperor, Shihuangdi,

ordered the crafting of a huge terra-cotta army.

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1
Shinto deities are believed to be present in
ritual objects, such as drums and banners.
all people.
temples and shrines.
natural objects, such as a gnarled tree or waterfall
2
Daoism
stresses the necessity of the struggle against evil.
links social order with cosmic order.
concerned with bringing human life into harmony with nature.
is pragmatic, having little to say about spiritual matters.
3
In the Bodhisattva Guide of Souls hanging scroll fragment
the bodhisattva is a Chinese fantasy of an Indian prince.
a fire threatens the homes of the poor.
an old man rides into the Western Paradise.
the Western Paradise is depicted as a tree.
4
The spread of Buddhism followed a path from
India to China and then to Japan
China to India and eventually to Japan
India to Pakistan and on to the West.
Japan to Korea and on to India.
5
A distinctive aspect of an illustration from the handscroll The Tale of Genji is
the removal of the roof to show an interior space
the raw, untrained hand of the scholar-painter.
the portrayal of extreme emotion in the figures.
use of nearly empty background where figures float in space
6
The landscapes of the Song dynasty, those of Li Cheng, often had the following characteristics
a very low perspective, shallow space, and rainbows.
a vertical format, shrouding mists, and flowing water.
vibrant color, and a dominant architectural element.
Wide landscape format, and shrouding mists,
7
Buddhism is based on the insight that
attachment is the answer.
we are kept chained to the world by desire
people's hierarchical structure determines their worth
wealth is a clear indication of divine approval.
8
A small Indus sculpture of a torso exhibits a “relaxed abdomen.” Some scholars interpret this
feared malnutrition
were severely overweight.
practiced breathing exercises.
None of these answers is correct.
9
The Mughals, an Islamic people from central Asia
established an empire on the Indian subcontinent
built the Taj Mahal.
All these answers are correct.
were influenced by Persian culture
10
One of the enduring strengths of Japanese culture is the ability to
abandon traditions and mimic other cultures
absorb new ideas while keeping older traditions vital.
radically switch belief systems
guard against any outside cultural influence.
11
Hinduism and Buddhism
both have a belief in the cyclical nature of time
are founded on logic and the importance of social order.
are two sects of the same religion
originated in Japan
12
The Han dynasty
brought about the separation of China
saw the rise of Confucianism and Daoism
All these answers are correct.
was known for brutal rule
13
The temple complex known as Angkor Wat indicated the Khmer ruler’s
position as a “god-king.”
disdain for Hinduism.
humility and devotion.
adherence to Zen Buddhist beliefs.
14
The first Qin emperor, Shihuangdi,
had no apparent concern for immortality.
ordered the crafting of a huge terra-cotta army.
divided China into northern and southern empires
was buried as an ascetic on a mountaintop
15
The yakshi
are voluptuous.
predate the Buddhist faith.
is a female form.
All these answers are correct

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