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Japanese Bamboo Artifacts

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1. According to the presentation, it was believed that:
A. bamboo was the food of the Shinto gods.
B. the Shinto gods lived inside the bamboo.
C. the early inhabitants worship bamboo as their gods.

2. What makes bamboo such a useful raw material?
A. It is a very pliable and sturdy plant.
B. It can be reused over and over again.
C. It is easy to cut and carve into different shapes.

3. What is the chashaku used for during the tea ceremony?
A. It is used for measuring tea.
B. It is used to add flavoring like sugar to the tea.
C. It is used for serving sweets to your guests.

4. A chasen is a tool used to:
A. remove the foam from the tea.
B. mix the tea.
C. taste-test the tea.

5. What is a mimikaki used for?
A. It is used to scratch the roots of your hair around your ears.
B. It is used to check your hearing.
C. It is used to clean the inside of your ears.

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Bamboo is used for many cultural activities including the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Learning more about this customs can give you a deeper understanding of any culture.