Belief
a type of Buddhism developed in Japan that emphasizes meditation and thoughtful tasks as the way to peace
Zen Buddhism
Which role in feudal Europe was most similar to the role of a samurai in feudal Japan?
knight
Why couldn't the pony sing a lullaby?
She was a little horse.
Which type of art form are Kabuki and Noh?
plays
a chain of islands
archipelago
Something Japan did not borrow from Korea or China.
Who were daimyo?
lords who ruled over large portions of land
What building in town has the most stories?
the library
What topic does haiku usually deal with?
nature
in feudal Japan, a Japanese warrior
samurai
Shinto religion focuses on
gentle and fierce aspects of nature
What was the role of the shogun in Japan?
He was a military ruler and also had political power
How do we know that the ocean is friendly?
Who attended Kabuki performances?
townspeople
a title meaning great general, given to the strongest military leader in feudal Japan
shogun
According to Buddha, how does a person achieve peace?
Overcome feelings of desire.
Which were the lowest ranking people in feudal Japan?
peasants
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree
How many lines and syllables does haiku have?
three lines and seventeen syllables
a Japanese religion in which people worship gods and spirits associated with nature
Shinto
The Eightfold Path
eight steps a Buddhist takes to achieve peace and enlightenment
What was a samurai's job?
fighting wars
What do you call a sleeping bull?
a bull-dozer
Who made haiku popular?
Basho
separation from others
isolation