Question 1

Hiragana script became the primary script for court poetry during the Heian period. Originally this script served the needs of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  women of the court 
B)  court officials 
C)  courtesans 
D)  samurai 
A)  women of the court 
B)  court officials 
C)  courtesans 
D)  samurai A

Question 2

What is this building? What are the features that demonstrate Chinese architectural styles and influences?

Accepted Answer

Kondo, Horyuji . The Kondo from the Horyuji was strongly influenced by Chinese prototypes. These influences can be seen in the roof braces and the graceful upturning lines of the roofs with their wide, overhanging eaves.

Question 3

How does the Tale of Genji differ from its Chinese prototypes such as Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions scroll?

Accepted Answer

A)  it focuses on lessons in exemplary behaviors 
B)  it focuses on imperial court etiquette as it relates to the Empress 
C)  it focuses on emotionally charged personal relationships 
D)  it focuses on diplomatic relations between China and Japan 
A)  it focuses on lessons in exemplary behaviors 
B)  it focuses on imperial court etiquette as it relates to the Empress 
C)  it focuses on emotionally charged personal relationships 
D)  it focuses on diplomatic relations between China and Japan C

Question 4

Compare and contrast the Nara and Heian periods. Include outside influences. How did these influences change Japanese art and society during these periods? Consider the importation of Buddhism as a religion. How did this new philosophy and religion re-shape Japanese esoteric thought and art? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Nara and Heian periods were two dist

Question 5

Briefly describe the Japanese workshop system.

Accepted Answer

A hierarchically organized group of male

Question 6

How did haniwa figures function as grave offerings during the Kofun period?

Accepted Answer

The variety of figure types suggest that

Question 7

The treasures found in this temple serve today as significant holdings in eighth century pan-Asian culture. Many of the sculptures were inspired by the finest Tang Chinese art forms. Which of the following is that temple?

Accepted Answer

A)  Golden Hall, Horyuji 
B)  Phoenix Hall, Byodoin 
C)  Daibutsuden 
D)  Todaiji 
A)  Golden Hall, Horyuji 
B)  Phoenix Hall, Byodoin 
C)  Daibutsuden 
D)  Todaiji

Question 8

Briefly explain the Shinto religion.

Accepted Answer

This was an older religion based on a cl

Question 9

Compare and contrast the sculpture of the Nara period with the sculpture of the Kamakura period. What changes occurred? Include in your discussion outside influences. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

During the Nara period (710-794), Buddhi

Question 10

How does the Phoenix Hall, Byodoin reflect Pure Land Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The building's elaborate wings evoke ima

Question 11

During the Yayoi period, villages grew in size and developed fortifications; however the people continued to live in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  haniwa houses 
B)  mud huts 
C)  pit dwellings 
D)  stone houses 
A)  haniwa houses 
B)  mud huts 
C)  pit dwellings 
D)  stone houses

Question 12

Describe the construction material and method of the Ise Shrine.

Accepted Answer

The shrine is a wood construction with t

Question 13

In 552 CE, the ruler of a Korean kingdom sent a gift to Japan that was to have a profound influence on the culture and the art of the country. Which of the following was that gift?

Accepted Answer

A)  a copy of the Upanishads 
B)  a gilt-bronze figure of the Buddha 
C)  a figure of the dancing Siva 
D)  a producing silk worm 
A)  a copy of the Upanishads 
B)  a gilt-bronze figure of the Buddha 
C)  a figure of the dancing Siva 
D)  a producing silk worm

Question 14

What is the Kei School?

Accepted Answer

It is school of sculptors who trace thei

Question 15

Paintings and sculptures of the Amida Buddha descending with a retinue to greet his followers were popular with members of which of the following sects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esoteric sects 
B)  Maitreya sects 
C)  Paradise sects 
D)  Hinayana sects 
A)  Esoteric sects 
B)  Maitreya sects 
C)  Paradise sects 
D)  Hinayana sects

Question 16

What is the Taizokai (Womb World) and how does it reflect Shingon Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

It is the mandala or diagram of the cosm

Question 17

More direct relations and influences with China shortened the time lag between developments in China that subsequently transferred to Japan. This occurred during which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yayoi 
B)  Jomon 
C)  Nara 
D)  Kamakura 
A)  Yayoi 
B)  Jomon 
C)  Nara 
D)  Kamakura

Question 18

Briefly describe the early years after Buddhism was introduced into Japanese society.

Accepted Answer

According to tradition, Buddhi

Question 19

"Buddhist architecture in Japan adhered closely to mainland standards." Why is this statement significant?

Accepted Answer

A)  because the Japanese used only mainland architects 
B)  because mainland temple architecture was too experimental for the Japanese 
C)  because Japanese temples greatly assisted in the reconstruction of mainland temples 
D)  because the mainland would only export ready-made temple packages 
A)  because the Japanese used only mainland architects 
B)  because mainland temple architecture was too experimental for the Japanese 
C)  because Japanese temples greatly assisted in the reconstruction of mainland temples 
D)  because the mainland would only export ready-made temple packages

Question 20

Describe the Kamakura period. How did it impact Japanese art and society? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Kamakura period in Japan, which last

Exam 17: Japan Before 1333

Hiragana script became the primary script for court poetry during the Heian period. Originally this script served the needs of which of the following?

What is this building? What are the features that demonstrate Chinese architectural styles and influences?

How does the Tale of Genji differ from its Chinese prototypes such as Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions scroll?

Briefly describe the Japanese workshop system.

How did haniwa figures function as grave offerings during the Kofun period?

The treasures found in this temple serve today as significant holdings in eighth century pan-Asian culture. Many of the sculptures were inspired by the finest Tang Chinese art forms. Which of the following is that temple?

Briefly explain the Shinto religion.

Compare and contrast the sculpture of the Nara period with the sculpture of the Kamakura period. What changes occurred? Include in your discussion outside influences. Use examples to support your essay.

How does the Phoenix Hall, Byodoin reflect Pure Land Buddhism?

During the Yayoi period, villages grew in size and developed fortifications; however the people continued to live in which of the following?

Describe the construction material and method of the Ise Shrine.

In 552 CE, the ruler of a Korean kingdom sent a gift to Japan that was to have a profound influence on the culture and the art of the country. Which of the following was that gift?

What is the Kei School?

Paintings and sculptures of the Amida Buddha descending with a retinue to greet his followers were popular with members of which of the following sects?

What is the Taizokai (Womb World) and how does it reflect Shingon Buddhism?

More direct relations and influences with China shortened the time lag between developments in China that subsequently transferred to Japan. This occurred during which of the following periods?

Briefly describe the early years after Buddhism was introduced into Japanese society.

"Buddhist architecture in Japan adhered closely to mainland standards." Why is this statement significant?

Describe the Kamakura period. How did it impact Japanese art and society? Use examples to support your essay.

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