Arts Flashcards

1
Q

Japan is formally known as?

A

Nippon-koku

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2
Q

Traditional formal attire of a Japanese women

A

Kimono

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3
Q

Wide band cloth tide in waist

A

Obi

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4
Q

Single Japanese women wear

A

Floral Kimono

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5
Q

Married Japanese Women wear

A

Slightly floral kimono

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6
Q

Lower garment wore by Japanese men

A

Hakama

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7
Q

Japan is a modern country filled with tower buildings.

A

True

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8
Q

Their structure is often made of wood and built off the ground as a preventive measure to the frequent earthquakes.

A

True

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9
Q

They sit on cushions and sleep on the floor covered with

A

Tatami mats

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10
Q

important feature of traditional Japanese architecture

A

Garden

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11
Q

Nikko Tosho-gu is named after who?

A

Tokugawa leyasu

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12
Q

Temples are associated with?

A

Buddhism

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13
Q

What is the name of the coin that they throw for offering?

A

Saisen

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14
Q

What do you call the water bath where Japanese people purify themselves

A

Temizuya

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15
Q

One identifying characteristics of Japanese shrines is?

A

Torii gate

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16
Q

Sanmon gate is for?

A

Temples

17
Q

Buddhist guardians are called?

A

nio

18
Q

Huge bronze bell rung only during ceremonies and celebrations like new year

A

Bonsho

19
Q

Multilayered tower usually squared shape

A

Pagoda

20
Q

The largest wooden building in the world until 1998, this also houses the Daibatsu or the great Buddha that stands 15 meter tall

A

Todai-ji

21
Q

Cleansing ritual where he/she washes her/his both hands and rinses his/her mouth

A

Misogi

22
Q

a permanent palace was built in Nara called the

A

Heijo Palace

23
Q

It is known for its grand and refined style and ornamentation.

A

Kyoto Imperial Palace

24
Q

This is a fortified compound that served as the seat of the government

A

Castle

25
Q

The largest castle in japan, originally built in 1933 on top of a hill

A

Himeji castle

26
Q

is a format that compiles small paintings in a book

A

Album

27
Q

is a small oval painting that is supported by strips of bamboo as its backing.

A

Fan

28
Q

The scroll is used for long paintings.

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