Classical Japan during the Heian Period | World History | Khan Academy

What are the three main periods of Japanese history mentioned?

• Classical, Medieval, and Early Modern

• Ancient, Middle, and Modern

• Feudal, Imperial, and Contemporary

• Old, New, and Future

During its Classical period, Japan borrowed many ideas, traditions, and religions from which neighboring country?

• Korea

• India

• China

• Mongolia

The Heian period in Japan is often called a "Golden Age" because it was a time of great focus on what?

• Military expansion and warfare

• Cultural achievements and the arts

• Building new trade routes

• Developing new farming techniques

Who is known for writing "The Tale of Genji," which some historians consider the world's first true novel?

• Emperor Hirohito

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• Minamoto no Yoritomo

• Oda Nobunaga