Heian

Heian Aristocracy

7.10 Describe how the Heian aristocracy contributed to the development of a Japanese national culture.

Multiple Choice

The Japanese ruler who promoted Buddhism and established a constitution for his government was...

• Emperor Wu

• Prince Shotoku

• Emperor Genji

• Prince Yamato

Multiple Choice

The philosophical idea that government was more important than the individual comes from...

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

• Animism

Multiple Choice

Vocabulary : the wealthy elites group of a population

• aristocracy

• peasant

• vassal

• shogun

The Tale of Genji : Literature

The Heian Period

• Focused on Art

• Peaceful period with a stable government

• Unique national culture developed

Multiple Choice

What did Japan do during the Heian period?

• develop their own culture

• started using their military

• fought a civil war

• defeated the Mongols

Art

Culture