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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Koan is a well-known Zen teaching tool designed to:

A. demonstrate morality through narrative.
B. strengthen the long muscles of the body.
C. bring sleep.
D. short-circuit logical thought patterns.
E. develop vision in the dark.

Question 2

The set of hand scrolls known as the Heiji Monogatari Emaki has been described as cinematic because:

A. it is a narrative illustration.
B. it is very large.
C. it employs rapid change camera angles.
D. scenes scroll by as in an epic film.
E. it was a collaborative effort of many people.

Benayers · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Centuries of accumulated writings and scripture were cast aside in favor of the koan approach.

Answer to Question 2

D
One of the great works of the Muromachi period is the Heiji scroll, which relates the story of the wars between the Minamoto and its great rival, the Taira.