15 Questions
Which period saw the introduction of rice and metallurgy to Japan from Korea?
C. Yayoi period
When did the Yayoi era begin?
B. 5000 B.C.E.
Who was Queen Himiko and what was her significance during the Yayoi era?
D. A shaman who never married
Which country's culture had a significant influence on the development of Gagaku music?
A. China
What does the word Gagaku mean?
B. Elegant music
In what century was the first imperial musical academy, Gagakuryo, established in Japan?
B. 7th century
During which period did Gagaku music reach its height of excellence in Japan?
C. Heian Period
Which instruments are included in Japanese percussion?
D. Gaku daiko, shoko, and kakko
What is the traditional method of teaching Gagaku music?
B. Apprenticeship with a master
What does the term 'shakuhachi' refer to?
D. The length of the flute
How many finger holes does the shakuhachi flute have?
C. Five
Which musical instrument is commonly used in Zen Buddhist practices and blowing meditation?
A. Heian period
What were the first musical instruments discovered in Japan?
C. Bronze bells
Which genre of music was introduced to Japan by visiting musicians from the USA and the Philippines in the early 1930s?
C. Jazz
Which composer is self-taught and known for achieving a perfect mélange of traditional Japanese music and the Western Classical tradition?
D. Toru Takemitsu
Test your knowledge about the Yayoi era in Japanese history, including the introduction of rice and metallurgy, the significance of Queen Himiko, the influence of Korean culture on Japan, and the establishment of Gagakuryo, the first imperial musical academy. See how much you know about this important period in Japanese history!
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