Classical Japan during the Heian Period Quiz

What was the capital of Japan during the Heian period?

• Nara

• Osaka

• Tokyo

• Kyoto

Which family maintained influence in the imperial court by having the emperors marry women from their family?

• Minamoto family

• Taira family

• Date family

• Fujiwara family

Who is credited as the first true novelist in human history?

• Chaucer

• Shakespeare

• Lady Murasaki

• Homer

What was the name of the novel written by Lady Murasaki?

• The Pillow Book

• The Art of War

• The Tale of the Heike

• The Tale of Genji

During which period did Japan experience a golden age of culture and arts?

• Sengoku period

• Muromachi period

• Edo period

• Heian period

What belief system is often known as the original Japanese belief system?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Shinto

• Buddhism

Which country had a significant influence on Japan during the Classical period?

• Korea

• India

• China

• Mongolia

What is the name of the temple in Kyoto that showcases the cultural advancement of the Heian period?

• Ryoan-ji

• Kinkaku-ji

• Todai-ji

• Byodo-in