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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Japanese under ______________________in the second half of the 19th century were pursuing efforts to modernize.
(a) Emperor Jimmu.
(b) Emperor Suizei.
(c) Emperor Meiji.
(d) Emperor Itoku.

2. The art of flower arrangement began with whom?
(a) Buddhist saints.
(b) Zennist monks.
(c) Hindu priests.
(d) Christian disciples.

3. What is it important to remember about this art?
(a) It is a prayer.
(b) It is a religious rite.
(c) It is a requirement.
(d) It is not a religious rite.

4. The era that is the answer to number 69 was part of what dynasty?
(a) The Sung.
(b) The Western Zhou dynasty.
(c) Han Dynasty.
(d) Qin Dynasty.

5. Why did most great tea-masters use Zen concepts for the tea room?
(a) They knew no other way to serve tea.
(b) They were the children of Zen.
(c) They were students of Zen.
(d) They were Zen priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Taoism is concerned with what time?

2. Okakura laments that the flower was born how?

3. How will guests salute this flower upon entering the space?

4. What represents a harmonious synthesis of these personalities?

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

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