How was Japan's capital, Nara, similar to China's capital, Chang'an?

In both, streets were designed as a grid

What was one of the major causes of the end of the Heian period?

the tensions between rich and poor

What is cultural diffusion?

the spread of cultural elements from one society to another

Which of the following is the best example of how the samurai have influenced modern Japan?

kamikaze pilots in World War II

How did gagaku, Chinese court music, influence music in Japan?

Japan adopted new musical instruments.

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1
How was Japan's capital, Nara, similar to China's capital, Chang'an?
In both, sewer systems removed waste
In both, streets were designed as a grid
Both were surrounded by thick walls.
Both had more than one million people
2
Japan's earliest literary works were modeled after China's. What were they?
operas
plays
poems
novels
3
What was one of the major causes of the end of the Heian period?
the death of the Fujiwara family
the tensions between rich and poor
the failure of Japanese trade
the decline of Japanese art
4
What were Japan's Buddhist shrines called?
stupas
churches
pagodas
mosques
5
The social system in the Heian court was based on
intelligence
achievement
appearance
rank
6
What is cultural diffusion?
belonging or relating to an emperor
the spread of cultural elements from one society to another
one who rules in the name of another
a spiritual discipline that involves deep relaxation
7
Which of these most affected Japan's contact with other peoples?
Japan was a land of farmers.
Japan was made up of islands.
Japan had no central government.
Japan had only one religion.
8
Which of the following was highly valued in Heian society?
courage
generosity
good manners
honesty
9
Which of the following is typical of a golden age?
a democratic government
beautiful artwork
constant warfare
a large population
10
After the end of the Heian period,
the government became centralized.
military leaders took over.
emperors were killed.
the poor became powerful.
11
A shrine built to blend in with its natural surroundings would be associated with what religion
Buddhism
paganism
Confucianism
Shinto
12
As a result of foreign influence, Japan began creating sculptures of
armored warriors
emperors
the Buddha
animals
13
The samurai code emphasized
personal honor
self-importance
changing alliances
long life
14
Which of the following is the best example of how the samurai have influenced modern Japan?
kamikaze pilots in World War II
devotion to the Japanese emperor
development of electronic equipment
Amida Buddhists in the government
15
Which group was most responsible for Japan's Golden Age?
peasants
emperors
farmers
aristocrats
16
The word samurai means those who serve. Whom did Japan's samurai serve?
their families
the royal court
the emperor
their lords
17
You learned that the samurai valued courage. Which objects could provide evidence of this?
calligraphy brushes
hoe and plow
statue of Buddha
sword and armor
18
Which of the following was part of a samurai's mental training?
discipline
archery
relaxation
submission
19
How did gagaku, Chinese court music, influence music in Japan?
The Japanese hired Chinese musicians.
Japan adopted new musical instruments.
All other forms of Japanese music were forgotten.
Japanese musical instruments became more popular.

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