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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zennism emphasized the abstract and the imaginary, whereas Buddhism emphasized what?
(a) Nirvana and reincarnation.
(b) Happiness.
(c) The Golden Rule.
(d) Memorization of scriptures.

2. What does the "religion of aestheticism" celebrate?
(a) That which is in unity.
(b) The colorful and bright.
(c) The peaceful and muted.
(d) The beautiful, the pure, and the harmonious.

3. The person in #60 combined teaism with Confucianism, Taoism, and what other religion?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

4. What cannot be disputed is that, in his time, he was one of the greatest _____________ scholars, and his knowledge of this art was unparalleled.
(a) Oriental.
(b) Art.
(c) Male.
(d) Painting.

5. Okakura uses this tale to illustrate what?
(a) Cultural studies.
(b) Art appreciation.
(c) Art history.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the exact meaning of Tao changed based upon context?

2. Lu Wu is associated with what era?

3. The Boiled Tea era used tea as what?

4. Why were they referred to in this way?

5. Is it appropriate for Westerners to learn tea's origins and how tea is used elsewhere?

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