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Medieval Japanese Arts

Question 1 of 4

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Who is the author of the novel, "The Tale of Gengi,"?

Select one of the following:

  • Matsuo Basho.

  • Murasaki Shikibu.

  • Yoshida Kenko.

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Question 2 of 4

1

What is a "hagoromo?"

Select one of the following:

  • The magical feather mantle of a tennin.

  • The paintbrush used by skilled calligraphy writers.

  • The masks performers wore while performing Noh.

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Question 3 of 4

1

What did Noh plays commonly teach?

Select one of the following:

  • About humor and pranks.

  • About nature, and the natural life.

  • Buddhist Ideas.

Explanation

Question 4 of 4

1

What kind of Japanese poem has five lines, and does not rhyme?

Select one of the following:

  • Waka.

  • Tanka.

  • Haiku.

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