L24 Heian-kyo Japan's Golden Age

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What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?

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He moved the capital city.

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Which city today would a tourist go to see old buildings of Heian-kyo?

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Kyoto

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For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family

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controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.

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How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?

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They were the advisors to the emperor and married their daughters into the royal family.

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Heian society valued

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the ability to recognize beauty more than generosity and honesty.

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The well-groomed people who were members of the emperor's court were known as

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courtiers.

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This picture shows a modern woman dressed in the Heian style. Which statement is true?

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Heian women used white face powder to make themselves look very pale.

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One of the most important beauty features for women in the Heian period was

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long hair

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Based on this photo and your reading, what game is this man playing? Options: bugaku, kemari, kyo, rango

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kemari

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Jocho is most likely the artist who developed a technique of making statues by carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.

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making statues by carving separate pieces from wood and then joining them.