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Men’s hand _________________________

A
is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.
B
depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes.
C
were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.
D
satirized different levels of society
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The title of this piece of Esoteric Buddhist art is ____________________.

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A
Mandalas of the Womb World
B
Choiu Giga
C
Scene from the Tale of Genji
D
The Universal Buddha
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Which of the following is not true of women’s hand?

A
It had a refined, subtle emotional impact.
B
It was used mainly by secular painters.
C
It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions.
D
It was a style only used by women.
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Mandalas were _____________

A
clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.
B
a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.
C
a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.
D
a garment, such as a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.
5

A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

A
Buddha
B
effigy
C
mandala
D
dogu
6

Men’s hand _________________________

A
is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.
B
depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes.
C
were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.
D
satirized different levels of society
7

Polytheistic is ________________________

A
a belief in, or worship of, many gods.
B
the central religious text of Buddhism.
C
a state of being separate from religion.
D
a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.
8

In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________

A
mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests.
B
the pottery was made using a coil technique.
C
there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.
D
Buddhism was spread to China and Korea.
9

The four main islands of Japan are __________________________.

A
Hiroshima, Honshu, Jomon, and Kyushu
B
Honshu, Nagasaki, Mandala and Shikoku
C
Genji, Hiroshima, Jomon, and Honshu
D
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
10

Which of the following is not true of women’s hand?

A
It had a refined, subtle emotional impact.
B
It was used mainly by secular painters.
C
It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions.
D
It was a style only used by women.
11

The four main islands of Japan are __________________________.

A
Hiroshima, Honshu, Jomon, and Kyushu
B
Honshu, Nagasaki, Mandala and Shikoku
C
Genji, Hiroshima, Jomon, and Honshu
D
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
12

A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

A
Buddha
B
effigy
C
mandala
D
dogu
13

In ancient China, which occupation was honored and believed to be a spiritual experience?

A
sculptor
B
teacher
C
potter
D
calligrapher
14

Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period?

A
The pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit.
B
During the Jomon period, pots were made using coil technique.
C
Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
D
The pots were used mainly for cooking.
15

Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?

A
bone method
B
spirited resonance
C
suitability of type
D
creative flow
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Mandalas were _____________

A
clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.
B
a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.
C
a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.
D
a garment, such as a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.
17

The six principles of painting came from Xie He, who is famed to be all of the following, except which?

A
writer
B
critic
C
historian
D
general
18

The top of the pot displayed _________________

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A
the religious turmoil of the time.
B
life continuous cycle through reincarnation.
C
an effigy of its owner.
D
an artistic playful spirit
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Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period?

A
The pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit.
B
During the Jomon period, pots were made using coil technique.
C
Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
D
The pots were used mainly for cooking.
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.

A
Bone method
B
Spirited Resonance
C
Division of Spirit
D
Calligraphy

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