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Asian Art Terms You Must 'K'now!

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Introduction:
"There are so many Asian-related art terms that begin with K that two quizzes were required, this is the second of the two. Please enjoy and be prepared to learn some new things!"


1. Which word is Japanese for the fine art of 'basketry'?
    Kago
    Kozuka
    Kiri
    Kubi


2. Frequently depicted in Hindu art with a garland of skulls around her neck, she is the goddess of destruction. What is her name?
    Kurga
    Kampila
    Kempeti
    Kali


3. The Japanese script 'Kanji', used in calligraphy, is composed entirely of what?
    Phonetic symbols
    Horizontal lines and dots
    Borrowed English letters
    Chinese characters


4. Another of the Japanese scripts, this one has a name that literally means 'side script' has an angular form and consists of 46 characters. What is this phonetic script called?
    Kakemono
    Katakana
    Kami
    Karashishi


5. These beautiful little wrapped rice cakes are used by people in Indonesia for sacrificial purposes. Which of these describes these wonderful little cakes?
    Kromo
    Kanjan
    Ketupat
    Kraton


6. 'Kalakang Garu' are feathers of which unusual tropical bird, employed by the Ngaju people of Borneo for ceremonial purposes?
    Bird of paradise
    Cassowary
    Toucan
    Rhinoceros bird


7. Ksatriya refers to the which class of the Hindu religion, also depicted in Indonesian theater?
    Priestly class
    Peasant class
    Merchant class
    Warrior or noble class


8. Which term refers to a minimalist Japanese rock garden?
    Katei
    Kubi-e
    Ku-tei
    Kyogen


9. In Hindu art, the home of the Gods is a legendary peak called 'Mt. Meru'. By what name is this mountain also known?
    Kailasa
    Konagamana
    Kaseko
    Ketoprak


10. Divided into two styles, Majapahit and Buda, the 'keris' is what sort of traditional weapon of Malaysia?
    Dagger
    Spear
    Bow and arrow
    Net


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