Question 1

Describe Chinese influences on Japanese art and society. Discuss significant changes in Japanese art and architecture. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The influence of Chinese art and society

Question 2

During the Kamakura period, there was more frequent and positive contact with China. Which of the following developments was brought to Japan as a result of this contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tendai Sect of Esoteric Buddhism 
B)  Shingon Sect of Esoteric Buddhism 
C)  Dug-pa Sect of the Kargyut-pa School 
D)  Zen Buddhism 
A)  Tendai Sect of Esoteric Buddhism 
B)  Shingon Sect of Esoteric Buddhism 
C)  Dug-pa Sect of the Kargyut-pa School 
D)  Zen Buddhism

Question 3

Which of the following were among the earliest Japanese artifacts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jomon ceramics. 
B)  Nara lacquer figures. 
C)  Asuka Buddhist statues. 
D)  copies of Chinese objects. 
A)  Jomon ceramics. 
B)  Nara lacquer figures. 
C)  Asuka Buddhist statues. 
D)  copies of Chinese objects.

Question 4

Who is the deity associated with the Ise Shrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddha 
B)  Shaka 
C)  Amaterasu 
D)  Vishnu 
A)  Buddha 
B)  Shaka 
C)  Amaterasu 
D)  Vishnu

Question 5

Describe the sacred architecture of Japan. Consider outside influences, and explain changes from original designs and construction. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The sacred architecture of Japan is deep

Question 6

The Ise Shrine is ritually rebuilt every ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fifty years 
B)  century 
C)  millennia 
D)  twenty years 
A)  fifty years 
B)  century 
C)  millennia 
D)  twenty years

Question 7

The Kondo or Golden Hall of the Horyuji illustrates the sturdy but graceful lines of early Japanese temple architecture. Which of the following did the Japanese builders base on Chinese models and follow for the Golden Hall?

Accepted Answer

A)  wood as the primary source for the roofing material 
B)  thatch as the primary source for the roofing material 
C)  ceramic tile as the primary source for the roofing material 
D)  marble as the primary source for the roofing material 
A)  wood as the primary source for the roofing material 
B)  thatch as the primary source for the roofing material 
C)  ceramic tile as the primary source for the roofing material 
D)  marble as the primary source for the roofing material

Question 8

The tumuli of the Kofun recall the earlier burial mounds of the Jomon and their funeral practices. Which of the following could describe this Jomon practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  placing the dead in haniwa containers 
B)  placing the dead in ceramic palace-shaped sarcophagi 
C)  placing the dead on stone biers 
D)  placing the dead on sacred mountains 
A)  placing the dead in haniwa containers 
B)  placing the dead in ceramic palace-shaped sarcophagi 
C)  placing the dead on stone biers 
D)  placing the dead on sacred mountains

Question 9

Describe the differences in style between the Shaka Triad and the Yakushi Triad. Include possible outside sources of influence.

Accepted Answer

The Shaka Triad and the Yakushi Triad ar

Question 10

The sculptor who created the Shaka triad for the Horyuji Kondo was ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tori Busshi 
B)  Shunjobo Chogen 
C)  Lady Murasaki 
D)  Fujiwara Yorimichi 
A)  Tori Busshi 
B)  Shunjobo Chogen 
C)  Lady Murasaki 
D)  Fujiwara Yorimichi

Question 11

The Tale of Genji supports the notion of the significant role played by which of the following in developing the painting style as seen in this scroll?

Accepted Answer

A)  court gentlemen 
B)  court ladies 
C)  Kamakura Shogunate 
D)  Chinese Tang painters 
A)  court gentlemen 
B)  court ladies 
C)  Kamakura Shogunate 
D)  Chinese Tang painters

Question 12

Although the Kofun tombs contained many grave objects, including bronze mirrors from China, it is thought, based on the tomb's form and many of the grave goods, the tombs show a closer relationship with which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Korea 
C)  China 
D)  Tibet 
A)  India 
B)  Korea 
C)  China 
D)  Tibet

Question 13

How do these images reflect their respective periods, and what do they say about their societies as well?

Accepted Answer

Vessel, Jomon and Dotaku (Bell), Yayoi .

Question 14

Explain the importance of the excavations of Emperor Nintoku's tumulus mound.

Accepted Answer

This largest of the tumuli indicates the

Question 15

In the Tale of Genji, the metaphor, which came to mean fading life and love and the season of autumn, is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  chrysanthemums 
B)  peonies 
C)  cherry blossoms 
D)  bush-clover 
A)  chrysanthemums 
B)  peonies 
C)  cherry blossoms 
D)  bush-clover

Question 16

In Japanese sacred architecture, pagodas served as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  shrines 
B)  temples 
C)  a house for reliquaries 
D)  schools 
A)  shrines 
B)  temples 
C)  a house for reliquaries 
D)  schools

Question 17

Describe the patronage system in the Early Heian and Kamakura periods. How did these systems shape Japanese art and architecture? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The patronage system in the Early Heian

Question 18

Describe the innovations in technique and composition found in the Tale of Genji. Consider the Japanese imperial court at this time. How did the court influence this work?

Accepted Answer

The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki S

Question 19

How do these two images differ?

Accepted Answer

Scene, Minori chapter, Tale of Genji and

Question 20

How do these two images reflect Buddhism as practiced in Japanese society during the Heian period?

Accepted Answer

Taizokai (Womb World) and Phoenix Hall,

Exam 17: Japan Before 1333

Describe Chinese influences on Japanese art and society. Discuss significant changes in Japanese art and architecture. Use examples to support your essay.

During the Kamakura period, there was more frequent and positive contact with China. Which of the following developments was brought to Japan as a result of this contact?

Which of the following were among the earliest Japanese artifacts?

Who is the deity associated with the Ise Shrine?

Describe the sacred architecture of Japan. Consider outside influences, and explain changes from original designs and construction. Use examples to support your essay.

The Ise Shrine is ritually rebuilt every ____.

The Kondo or Golden Hall of the Horyuji illustrates the sturdy but graceful lines of early Japanese temple architecture. Which of the following did the Japanese builders base on Chinese models and follow for the Golden Hall?

The tumuli of the Kofun recall the earlier burial mounds of the Jomon and their funeral practices. Which of the following could describe this Jomon practice?

Describe the differences in style between the Shaka Triad and the Yakushi Triad. Include possible outside sources of influence.

The sculptor who created the Shaka triad for the Horyuji Kondo was ____.

The Tale of Genji supports the notion of the significant role played by which of the following in developing the painting style as seen in this scroll?

Although the Kofun tombs contained many grave objects, including bronze mirrors from China, it is thought, based on the tomb's form and many of the grave goods, the tombs show a closer relationship with which country?

How do these images reflect their respective periods, and what do they say about their societies as well?

Explain the importance of the excavations of Emperor Nintoku's tumulus mound.

In the Tale of Genji, the metaphor, which came to mean fading life and love and the season of autumn, is which of the following?

In Japanese sacred architecture, pagodas served as which of the following?

Describe the patronage system in the Early Heian and Kamakura periods. How did these systems shape Japanese art and architecture? Use examples to support your essay.

Describe the innovations in technique and composition found in the Tale of Genji. Consider the Japanese imperial court at this time. How did the court influence this work?

How do these two images differ?

How do these two images reflect Buddhism as practiced in Japanese society during the Heian period?

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