15.2 Art and Culture

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of the nobles during the Heian period?

• They lived in poverty and hardship.
• They were primarily warriors.
• They dressed in beautiful silk robes and carried decorative fans.
• They focused on farming and agriculture.

Which of the following statements about the Heian period is accurate?

• It was primarily a time of economic decline.
• It marked the end of Japanese literature.
• It was known for its focus on art and learning.
• It was a time of military dominance.

What was the primary focus of the Heian court between 794 and 1185?

• Trade relations
• Agricultural development
• Art and learning
• Military expansion

What was a significant cultural contribution of women during the Heian period?

• They wrote most of the major works of early Japanese literature.
• They led military campaigns.
• They established trade routes.
• They created the first Japanese calendar.

Which form of Buddhism became popular during the Heian period and did not require special rituals?

• Zen Buddhism
• Pure Land Buddhism
• Tendai Buddhism
• Shingon Buddhism