Asked by Donte Strong on May 02, 2024
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During the Kamakura period, there was more frequent and positive contact with China, bringing which of the following belief systems to Japan?
A) Tendai sect of Esoteric Buddhism
B) Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism
C) Zen (Chan) Buddhism
D) Legalism sect of Confucianism
Kamakura Period
A period in Japanese history running from 1185 to 1333, marked by the rule of the Kamakura shogunate and noted for the emergence of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism.
Esoteric Buddhism
A branch of Buddhism focusing on secret teachings and rituals meant to be understood or practiced by a select group of initiates.
Zen Buddhism
A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, personal insight, and simplicity to achieve enlightenment.
- Understand the influence of cultural interactions between Japan and its surrounding nations.
- Evaluate the differences among art movements by scrutinizing their style, aims, and the effect of religious elements.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of cultural interactions between Japan and its surrounding nations.
- Evaluate the differences among art movements by scrutinizing their style, aims, and the effect of religious elements.
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