Chapter 8 section 2 Art & Culture in Heian

Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?

• emperors

• peasant boys

• noble women

• Buddhist monks

Zen Buddhists did not believe

• that faith leads to wisdom

• in self-discipline

• that wisdom can be found in quiet thinking

• in regular meditation

Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?

• They chose to live in very tall buildings

• Their court was located in a foggy valley

• They though of themselves as gods and goddesses

• Their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan

How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?

• It was more humorous

• It included acrobatics

• It was more serious

• It did not include music

How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?

• Common people attended regular religious services

• Nobles focused more on good behavior than on faith

• Common people focused more on lengthy meditation sessions

• Elaborate rituals were practiced by nobles only

According to The Tale of Genji, Japanese nobles

• practiced their religion with dancing

• enjoyed music

• practiced many religious rituals

• focused on their education

Which of the following best describes Heian paintings?

• scenes from nature or court life, bright and bold colors

• scenes from battles, bright and bold colors

• scenes from religious stories, bright and bold colors

• scenes from nature or court life, soft colors

Why was The Tale of Genji so influential?

• An accurate description of noble life & it influenced religion

• It's the world's first full-length novel

• Considered the first religious guide

• Only piece of literature written by a Japanese woman

Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800s?

• It was a center of trade and commerce

• They wanted to be close to the emperor to win his favor

• A walled city, safe from invaders and angry peasants

• It was a popular port from which to travel abroad

Which of the following is a characteristic of Pure Land Buddhism?

• an elaborate tea ceremony

• daily communal rituals

• raked gravel gardens

• chanting Buddha's name