Question

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony in
the medieval period? (1 point)
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lea culture declined in popularity and became less signiticant because of the influence of
Zen Buddhism
Tea ceremonies offered new opportunities primarily for the lower classes rather than
O
upper class members of Japanese society.
The Japanese tea ceremonv was a new toe of cultural performance similar to a Noh or
Kyogen pertormance.
The Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powertul people together in social
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situations for a variety of purposes

Answer 1

The correct choice is: "The Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powerful people together in social situations for a variety of purposes."

Brief explanation: In medieval Japan chanoyu became a venue for elite samurai, daimyo, and wealthy merchants to build political alliances, negotiate, display status and refined taste (influenced by Zen aesthetics), and conduct important social and diplomatic business.