A term used to describe a Samurai who no longer had a lord.
What is a Ronin
It was illegal for the lower class to carry weapons, so ninja weapons were originally intended as ______
What are farming tools
This Martial art is often considered the father of Ju-jitsu
What is judo
According to shintoism, these are the sacred spirits which take the form of all things and humans become them when they die
What are kami
Early Japanese homes made from wooden frames with steep roofs became known as this style.
What is Gassho
The Samurai were extremely loyal to their
What is a Daimyo
Sumo Wrestlers throw this to purify the ring
What is salt
This martial art gets its name from the Japanese word meaning empty hands
What is karate
This form of Buddhism focuses on meditation to seek the true meaning of reality.
What is Zen
He was the most important person in Japanese Theatre history
Who is Zeami
The Samurai code was based on _______ and the way of the horse and bow.
What is Bushido
Historians believe sumo wrestling began as a Shinto ritual to pray for ________ ________
What is good harvest
This martial art can be translated to mean gentle art because it does not use any weapons.
What is Ju-Jitsu
The first style of Japanese art, sometimes called brush painting, often focuses on nature
What is Sumi-e
This is the oldest style of Japanese music and is translated to mean elegant music.
What is Gagaku
Of the following, it is not a virtue of the Samurai Code: Justice, Bravery, Honor, Integrity, Loyalty
What is Integrity
During a time in Japanese history, Sumo wrestling was used to train ________
Who are Samurai
This started in the 8th century and is perhaps the most popular Japanese dish today
What is Sushi
This is the Japanese art of writing
What is calligraphy
This form of Japanese theatre uses masks to tell stories
What is Bunraku
A Samurai who broke the the Samurai Code would commit _________ or ritualistic suicide
What is Seppuku
This ninja weapon is a small dagger that often had its tips laced with poison to kill targets
What are shurikens
Due to the influence of Buddhism in Japan, it was outlawed to eat specific ________
What are animals
This form of Japanese art is done by carving and stamping images onto pieces of wood
What is woodblocking
These were constructed all over Japan for lords known as Daimyo
What are castles