Heian Culture

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Who was Heian Culture mostly for?

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It is for the upper class of society

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How do modern historians know so much about the Heian period?

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It was written about from people like Lady Murasaki

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What did the nobles spend their time doing during the Heian Period?

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They spent their time relaxing, playing games and writing poetry.

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Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age? Options: aristocrats, farmers, emperors, merchants

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aristocrats

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What did the leading writers of the Heian period have in common?

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Most of them were women.

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Why is the Tale of Genji especially famous?

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It may have been the world's first novel.

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Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?

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because of its art and literature

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In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in

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literature and drama.

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Who wrote The Tale of Genji?

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Lady Murasaki Shikibu

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In which city did the Golden Age flourish?

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Heian