FAC- Japan

What is a pagoda?

• A type of bird

• A type of fruit

• A tiered tower with multiple eaves

• A type of flower

Who was Prince Shotoku?

• A Chinese emperor known for his military conquests in Asia.

• A Mongolian warrior known for his raids on neighboring countries.

• A Korean philosopher known for his teachings on Confucianism.

• A Japanese prince known for his contributions to Buddhism & the development of a centralized government in Japan.

What is Shinto?

• A form of meditation

• A style of Japanese cuisine

• A type of martial art

• A Japanese religion that expresses love & respect for nature

What is meditation?

• A religious ritual performed by certain cultures.

• A practice where you use a technique to train attention and achieve a mentally clear & emotionally calm state.

• A type of medication used to treat mental health disorders.

• A form of exercise that involves stretching and bending the body.

What does 'enlightenment' mean?

• Achieving physical strength

• Becoming a master in martial arts

• Attaining supernatural powers

• Gaining deep understanding or knowledge

What & when was the Heian period?

• The cultural flowering in Japanese history from 794 to 1185

• A period in European history from 794 to 1185

• A period in Chinese history from 794 to 1185

• A period in Japanese history from 1185 to 1868

What is meant by the 'golden age'?

• A period of political instability and conflict

• A time of economic recession and decline

• A period of great prosperity, success, or achievement in a society.

• A term used to describe a period of technological regression

What is a courtier?

• A type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest

• A type of boat used for fishing in the Mediterranean Sea

• A male member who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.

• A type of dessert made with chocolate and cream

What is the Tale of Genji?

• A popular video game

• A Japanese novel & Heian masterpiece.

• A type of sushi roll

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

What is origami?

• a type of Japanese music

• a type of Japanese sports

• the Japanese art of painting

• the Japanese art of paper folding