Medieval Japan

Question 1

Heian aristocracy was based on:

Accepted Answer

birth

Question 2

What is the Heian Period?

Accepted Answer

Period of Japanese history

Question 3

What notable things happened during the early 700s CE, or Nara Period in medieval Japan?

Accepted Answer

literature thrived, many temples were built, Buddhism expanded, a new capital was established in Nara

Question 4

Although the Heian period&#x27;s cronyism did not make for a well-functioning government, it did generate what?

Accepted Answer

beautiful art and literature

Question 5

Which Chinese Dynasty did the Heian aristocracy admire?

Accepted Answer

Tang

Question 6

What is the factor that has impacted Japan&#x27;s history and culture the most?

Accepted Answer

the fact that it&#x27;s an island

Question 7

Between 1192 and 1333, the Japanese military leader with greater power than the emperor was called?

Accepted Answer

shogun

Question 8

When did the Heian Period take place?

Accepted Answer

794 to 1185 CE

Question 9

Who wrote The Tale of Genji?

Accepted Answer

Lady Murasaki

Question 10

After Christianity and trade with foreigners was outlawed, Japan was cut off from the outside world for:

Accepted Answer

over 200 years

Question 11

Who outlawed Christianity and trade with foreigners?

Accepted Answer

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Question 12

What religions were dominant in ancient and medieval Japan?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism, Shintoism

Question 13

What was significant about the Japanese capital during the Heian era?

Accepted Answer

It was moved to Kyoto

Question 14

Aristocrats allowed peasants to live on their land in exchange for the food they grew. This was called:

Accepted Answer

feudalism

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