U1 L10: Heian Aristocracy 7.10-ET

What contributions did the aristocracy make to the development of Japanese culture during the Heian period? (3)

• Introduced Western fashion trends to Japan

• Introduced the Chinese language into Japanese society

• Developed the kana written language

• Patronized the development of Shinto and Pure Land Buddhism

• Developed the culture of elegance and sophistication among the highest class

Which cultural aspects of the Heian period aristocracy in Japan continue to influence the country of Japan to this day? (2)

• the patronage of the Christian religion

• the development of the "Junihitoe" clothing style

• the multi-generational impact of increasing literacy rates

• to this day, Chinese literature dominates Japan's own literary tradition

• The aristocracy of the Heian period limited the importance of rituals and ceremonies, which is still happening in Japan today

What role did the aristocracy play in the development of Japanese culture during the Heian period?

• They were primarily responsible for military conquests

• They were mainly focused on trade and commerce with China

• The contributed to the development of art, literature, language, religion, court culture, and fashion.

• They played a minor role, with the bulk of cultural development being driven by common people

Women who were part of Japanese court life during the Heian period were expected to...

• have their feet bound at a young age to make a better marriage contract.

• be literate, play an instrument or write caligraphy.

• act as merchants since that was unconsidered unmasculine.

• remain uneducated and only men could write poetry or novels.

A part of the Japanese writing system, known as _________, led to a widespread literary boom, and contributed to the publication of one of the world's first novels, The Tale of Genji.

• kabuki

• kana

• kanji

• geisha

Which would provide the BEST account of what life was like for women in seventeenth-century Japan?

• a scholarly account of Bushido, the samurai code of conduct

• a history of Shinto written by the daughter of a Shinto priest

• official records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a feudal regime

• diary entries written by a young woman from a wealthy family

Which statement best describes life in Japan during the Heian period?

• It was a period of instability and war

• It was a dark period where Japan was ruled by individual clans

• It was a period where Shintoism was discouraged in favor of reason

• It was a period of peace that allowed art and literature to flourish

During the Heian period in Japan, which physical characteristic was considered to be most important?

• flexibility

• muscular

• beauty

• slender

What was the capital city of Heian Japan?

• Beijing

• Heiankyo

• Ottawa

What did the leading writers of the Heian period have in common? 

• Most of them were priests.
  
• Most of them were women
  
• Most of them were peasants. 
• Most of them were foreigners.