Japanese History

Which period is best known for the growth of art and writing in Japanese history?

• Heian Period

• Samurai Period

• Bubonic Plague

• Shang Dynasty

Most Japanese cultural traditions were established by which group?

• Buddhist monks

• Yuan Dynasty

• Heian aristocracy

• European traders

What was the most significant cultural contribution to Japan during the Heian aristocracy?

• business

• exploration

• literature

• mathematics

What were the most significant cultural contributions to Japan during the Heian aristocracy? Select two that apply.

• art

• business

• exploration

• literature

• mathematics

Most Japanese art was influenced by what?

• nature

• warfare

• government

• business

In what way did the Heian Period of Japanese history lead to the eventual creation of a Japanese nation?

• developed a strict policy of isolationism

• adopted European traditions and culture

• led to the creation of a capital city and royal court

• funded explorations of North America

How did the Nara and Heian periods impact Japanese culture?

• They led to the creation of unique city-states

• led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation

• They led to the adoption of Indian religions and cultures

• They led to the growth of isolationist policies

How did the Heian Period impact Japanese culture?

• They led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation

• Industrialization strengthened the economy

• Literature and the arts became more important

• They led to the growth of isolationist policies

The Heian Period of Japan was best known for increasing the popularity of which form of writing?

• biographies

• epics

• histories

• poems

In what way did the actions of the Heian aristocracy impact Japan?

• They forced Japanese citizens to adopt Christianity as their main religion

• They established traditions that led to the creation of a unique Japanese culture

• They inspired Japan to create colonies in North and South America

• They formed systems that led to the first democratic government in Japan