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Worksheets7.07-7.11 Japanese History
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which period is best known for the growth of art and writing in Japanese history?
Heian Period
Samurai Period
Bubonic Plague
Shang Dynasty
Most Japanese cultural traditions were established by which group?
Buddhist monks
Yuan Dynasty
Heian aristocracy
European traders
What was the most significant cultural contribution to Japan during the Heian aristocracy?
business
exploration
literature
mathematics
What were the most significant cultural contributions to Japan during the Heian aristocracy? Select two that apply.
art
business
exploration
literature
mathematics
Most Japanese art was influenced by what?
nature
warfare
government
business
In what way did the Heian Period of Japanese history lead to the eventual creation of a Japanese nation?
developed a strict policy of isolationism
adopted European traditions and culture
led to the creation of a capital city and royal court
funded explorations of North America
How did the Nara and Heian periods impact Japanese culture?
They led to the creation of unique city-states
led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation
They led to the adoption of Indian religions and cultures
They led to the growth of isolationist policies
How did the Heian Period impact Japanese culture?
They led to the creation of a unified Japanese nation
Industrialization strengthened the economy
Literature and the arts became more important
They led to the growth of isolationist policies
The Heian Period of Japan was best known for increasing the popularity of which form of writing?
biographies
epics
histories
poems
In what way did the actions of the Heian aristocracy impact Japan?
They forced Japanese citizens to adopt Christianity as their main religion
They established traditions that led to the creation of a unique Japanese culture
They inspired Japan to create colonies in North and South America
They formed systems that led to the first democratic government in Japan
The growth of art, poetry, and literature in Japan was most closely associated with what time period?
Heian Period
Nara Period
Shang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Why was the position of Samurai developed during the Heian period?
The military became disgruntled and abandoned their posts
Women and children were regularly being attacked by strangers
The government was disappointed by many military losses
The government wanted to recruit official warriors to serve the nation
Japanese art depicting lots of nature was most likely created during which era of Japanese history?
Heian Period
Hellenic Period
Industrial Revolution
Tang Dynasty
Which event began the Heian period and led to the growth of art in Japan?
The capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto
Chinese sailors blockaded Japanese ports
Korean artists began to study at Japanese universities
The government of Japan became democratic
Which of these was one outcome of the Heian Period in Japan?
A unique Japanese culture developed
Japanese culture expanded into Korea
Education decreased throughout Japan
Chinese influence over Japan increased
