Japanese Society and Culture Quick Check.
1. What is the main language spoken in Japan?
Japanese
2. What is the dominant religion in Japan?
Shintoism and Buddhism
3. What is the traditional Japanese clothing?
Kimono
4. What is the name of the popular Japanese cuisine?
Sushi
5. What is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony called?
Chado or SadÅ
6. What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement?
Ikebana
7. What is the name of the traditional Japanese theater?
Kabuki
8. What is the name of the traditional Japanese martial art?
Karate
9. What is the name of the traditional Japanese method of self-defense using a weapon?
Kendo
10. What is the name of the traditional Japanese comic books?
Manga
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Kabuki is a form of drama that
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originated in Japan.
what did it do tho
Kabuki is a form of drama that combines music, dance, and elaborate costumes to tell stories. It is known for its stylized acting and the use of onnagata (male actors playing female roles). Historic and heroic stories are often featured in kabuki performances, and the shows are popular among both Japanese and non-Japanese audiences.
was it for common people?
Yes, Kabuki was developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan and was primarily performed for the common people rather than the aristocracy. It was known as a form of popular entertainment and was performed in theatres throughout the cities.
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In Shinto, the kami are
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considered to be sacred spirits.
where they gods?
The kami in Shinto are often translated as "gods," but they are different from the monotheistic gods found in other religions. In Shinto, the kami are believed to be spirits or energies that exist in all things, including natural phenomena like rocks, trees, and animals, as well as human beings and human-made objects. They can be benevolent or malevolent, and are often associated with specific natural or cultural elements such as a particular place, clan, or occupation. Some Shinto sects focus on the worship of a specific kami, while others honor multiple kami.
How did the spread of Confucianism affect Japanese women?
A.
Women became active as writers and poets.
B.
Many women became scholar-officials.
C.
Women became better educated.
D.
The status of women became lower.
D. The spread of Confucianism in Japan led to a decline in the status of women and their increased subordination to men. Confucian teachings emphasized the importance of loyalty, respect for authority, and male dominance in the family and society. Women were expected to be obedient to their fathers and husbands and to focus on domestic duties rather than education or political activity. They were also subject to strict limitations on their behavior and dress, and were often excluded from participating in public life. Some women did manage to gain education and become writers or poets, but they were exceptions rather than the norm.
Drag the elements of Chinese culture that influenced Japanese culture into the box.
Hinduism
architecture
painting styles
military strategies
gardening
wood block techniques
elements of Chinese culture that influenced Japanese culture
- architecture
- painting styles
- military strategies
- gardening
- wood block techniques
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Japanese samurai were drawn to
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because of its teachings emphasizing discipline and self-control.