FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Asian Art - 'K'iller Terms! Trivia Quiz

This is the first of two quizzes that will explore art terms related to the Asian aesthetic realm that begin with 'K'. Many of these are Japanese terms, so if you especially love Japanese art...you'll be happy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,450

Updated
Jun 06 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
414

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In classic Japanese 'kabuki' theater, all of the roles are played by...?
Hint

Men

Children

Dwarfs

Eunuchs

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which type of clay is essential in the creation of true Chinese porcelain?
Hint

Kangxi

Kending

Koutou

Kaolin

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The Japanese syllabic scripts often employed in calligraphic works are collectively called what?
Hint

Kana

Kaki

Kamuro

Keyaki

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. True or false: A kimono can be worn by both a woman or a man in Japan.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is a term referring to a 'palace' in Indonesia?
Hint

Kraton

Ketoprak

Ketupat

Ksatriya

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. In Hindu mythology, these dark creatures would eat time itself. What were these monstrous beasts called?
Hint

Kudus

Kalas

Kajas

Keris

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Japanese paintings done in the Kara-e style are characterized as which of these? Hint

Chinese in style

Full of brilliant colors

Native Ainu artforms

Portraits paintings only

8. Many a Hindu or Buddhist artist, sculptor or architect has attempted to improve his lot in life by their artworks. Some believed that by creating beautiful works of art or vast architectural constructs, they would improve their lot in life (or their next life). These ideas revolve around which fundamental Hindu/Buddhist concept?

Answer: (K____)

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. A kimono style employed by the highest levels of Japanese society is called...?
Hint

Karashishi

Kaiseki

Kosode

Kaisho

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. The period of Japanese art history from 1185-1333 is known as which period?
Hint

Kamakura

Kaga

Kandagawa

Kobe

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In classic Japanese 'kabuki' theater, all of the roles are played by...?

Answer: Men

Kabuki, a form of Japanese theater which developed in the 17th century, emphasizes formalized techniques and movements, always accompanied by music. Men who play the roles of women in these plays are called 'onnagata'.

2. Which type of clay is essential in the creation of true Chinese porcelain?

Answer: Kaolin

Kaolin is a soft clay, easily workable in the production of fine ceramics. For porcelain, kaolin is combined with petuntse (feldspar/quartz mixture) to create the famous white Chinese porcelain we are all very familiar with.

3. The Japanese syllabic scripts often employed in calligraphic works are collectively called what?

Answer: Kana

The two syllabic scripts are 'hiragana' and 'katakana', and are juxtaposed with the 'kanji' script which is composed of Chinese characters.

4. True or false: A kimono can be worn by both a woman or a man in Japan.

Answer: True

The term 'kimono' is unisex, but of course there are different kimono styles for women and for men. One difference has to do with where the 'obi' (sash) is worn. For women, it's around the waist but for men it's around the hips.

5. Which of these is a term referring to a 'palace' in Indonesia?

Answer: Kraton

The greatest examples of Kraton palaces can be found on Java, near the old capital of Yogyakarta, where the sultan's palace was built. The oldest example is the Kraton Kesepuhan, a place you'll want to visit on your future trip to Java!

6. In Hindu mythology, these dark creatures would eat time itself. What were these monstrous beasts called?

Answer: Kalas

The name 'Kalas' translates into English as 'those who are the color of night'. In the Javanese version of the myth, they are the sons of the Hindu destroyer god Shiva.

7. Japanese paintings done in the Kara-e style are characterized as which of these?

Answer: Chinese in style

As most students of east Asian history know, China has had a profound influence on Japanese culture, and art is no different. Hence, it makes sense that many Japanese artists would mimic the style of the great Chinese artists, especially when new trends would occur, new is always exciting. Juxtaposed against the Kara-e style is the Yamato-e, or native Japanese, style.

Answer: Karma

Karma is the belief that one's current lot in life has been determined by past actions, and one's future lot will be determined by the actions one takes now! So let's all be good boys and girls!

9. A kimono style employed by the highest levels of Japanese society is called...?

Answer: Kosode

Kosode kimonos were the most fantastically made of all Japanese garments, often including silver and gold thread. Now they are worn by actors of Japanese 'Noh' drama, please pay attention during the next Noh performance you attend so you may take a look at these splendid garments.

10. The period of Japanese art history from 1185-1333 is known as which period?

Answer: Kamakura

The Kamakura period, which followed the Heian period, saw the full blossoming of Buddhist influence, Buddhism having arrived several centuries earlier from China via Korea. The dominant force in Buddhism during this time was Zen, with its two sects...Rinzai and Soto, and its effect on Japanese art is wonderful to behold!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

This quiz was reviewed by our editing team before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.