Unit 6 Lesson 24.1 A New Capital

Why did Emperor Kammu move his capital away from Nara?

• To be closer to the Chinese border
• To be closer to the Yodo River
• To build a larger, grander city
• To escape the influence of Buddhist priests

What was the first site chosen by Emperor Kammu for his new capital?

• Chang'an
• Nara
• Kyoto
• Nagaoka

What is the meaning of the name Heian-kyo?

• The Capital of Wealth and Power
• The Capital of Peace and Tranquility
• The Capital of the Emperor
• The Capital of the Gods

What was the layout of Heian-kyo modeled after?

• The Mongolian city of Karakorum
• The Chinese city of Chang'an
• The Japanese city of Nara
• The Korean city of Seoul

What was the architecture of Heian-kyo like?

• Chinese
• Japanese
• Mongolian
• Korean

What was the importance of correct manners in Heian society?

• Somewhat important
• Not very important
• Completely unimportant
• Extremely important

What was the role of screens in Heian society?

• To hide women from view
• To provide privacy
• To protect against the sun
• To divide large rooms

What did a Heian lady do behind a portable screen?

• Slept
• Read books
• Ate meals
• Talked and took part in life around the house

What did an unmarried lady do with a suitor?

• Permit him to see past the screen only after they were married
• Never permit him to see past the screen
• Permit him to see past the screen only after a romance had become serious
• Permit him to see past the screen on the first date

What was the size of the grounds of each Heian mansion?

• One to two acres
• Five to six acres
• Three to four acres
• Seven to eight acres