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WorksheetsU1 L10: Heian Aristocracy 7.10-ET
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Aristocrats in the Heian period enjoyed these types of paintings
Religious art such as portraits of the Buddha
Landscapes, natural scenes, and people doing daily tasks
Chinese style paintings
Paintings of Buddhist pagodas and Shinto shrines
