Which of the following best explains the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony in the
medieval period? (1 point)
The Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powerful people together in social
situations for a variety of purposes.
The Japanese tea ceremony was a new type of cultural performance similar to a Noh or
Kyogen performance.
Tea culture declined in popularity and became less significant because of the influence
of Zen Buddhism.
Tea ceremonies offered new opportunities primarily for the lower classes rather than
upper class members of Japanese society.