Heian Period Flashcard

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What was the name of the city where the Heian court was located?

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Kyoto

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What was most important to nobles in the Heian Period?

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Art and beauty

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How did nobles live during the Heian Period?

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Focused on helping the king and enjoying luxury

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Who wrote the famous novel The Tale of Genji?

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Lady Murasaki

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What is the main theme of The Tale of Genji?

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A prince searching for love

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What kind of clothing did women wear in the Heian court?

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Gowns with 12 layers of silk

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What did Zen Buddhism teach about wisdom?

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It comes from meditation and discipline.

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Why did samurai admire Zen Buddhism?

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It focused on physical and mental discipline.

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What caused the Heian Period to end?

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The court nobles ignored governing.

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What happened after the Heian Period?

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The samurai began to rule in a feudal system.