the art of japan: architecture: games: quiz

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1. Japanese architecture goes to back to at least: 120 BC 500 AD 100 AD 57 BC
2. Early Japanese architecture shared similarities with which other country's architecture? China Korea India
3. Most early Japanese dwellings were: Pit dwellings Straw houses Stone dwellings Wood houses
4. Wood structures are the basis for Japanese architecture because: Stones are too heavy Japan is a volcanic island They are easiest to defend They are easiest to build
5. Shinto shrines were destroyed every: 5 years 10 years 20 years 40 years
6. True or False: Moats made it difficult for enemies to scale castle walls. True False
7. Japanese feudal lords are called Daimyo Shihan Yame
8. Protection for the castles included the following EXCEPT: Earthen walls Yagura Stone pathways Zigzagging gates
9. Tea houses are constructed in the style of the: Mubobi Suyika Jogai Hansoku
10. A "sun" in architecture refers to: Landscaping The shape of the building A unit of measurement The style of architecture

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