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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Art Appreciation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been beneficial to this "religion of aestheticism?"
(a) Japan's isolation.
(b) Japan's influence on the continent.
(c) Japan's Buddhist beliefs.
(d) Japan's connection with China.

2. Are stereotypes breaking down with modernization?
(a) Only at first.
(b) Only slightly.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. Okakura relates what Taoist tale?
(a) Taming of the Harp.
(b) The Harpist.
(c) The Musician.
(d) Taming of the Shrew.

4. It is unfortunate that Taoism and Zennism, which are so intimately linked to Teaism, have had no very good translations for who to digest properly?
(a) Non-Asians.
(b) Westerners.
(c) Easterners.
(d) Americans.

5. The West may never truly _______________ the East.
(a) Like.
(b) Accept.
(c) Trust.
(d) Understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was tea first brought to Europe?

2. What is the word for the "religion of aestheticism," which has grown up around tea in Japanese culture?

3. What does Taoism say about right and wrong?

4. With what is Taoism is mostly concerned?

5. There was once a great harp crafted from what?

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