Medieval Japan's Golden Age

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Why is the Heian Period called Japan's golden age?

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because of its art and literature

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Which group was the most responsible for the achievements of Japan's golden age? Options: aristocrats, farmers, emperors, merchants

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aristocrats

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What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?

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He moved the capital city.

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What features gave natural beauty to Heian-kyo?

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lakes and streams

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Where might a tourist go to see the original buildings of Heian-kyo that were later rebuilt on the same sites?

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Kyoto

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These facts show that the Japanese leaders in the late 700s valued: -it was surrounded by a wall -Its site was easy to defend -Part of its name meant "tranquility"

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peace and security

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Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see few objects?

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Simplicity was thought to be beautiful

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How did Fujiwara family gain political power? Options: by taking over the position of emperor, by getting support from unhappy peasants, by marrying daughters into the royal family, by gaining a monopoly on international trade

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by marrying daughters into the royal family

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Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan? Options: one whose father was a court noble, one who scored well on national tests, one whose beauty was admired by poets, one who paid the emperor money

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one whose father was a court noble

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If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude that the men

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held different ranks