While Heian was the center of art and learning, what was going on in the rest of Japan?

Powerful nobles fought each other over land.

Why was the "Tale of Genji" so influential?

It showed nobles accurately and influenced painters

Which of the following best describes Heian paintings?

scenes from nature or court life, bright and bold colors

Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?

Their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan.

What forms of art were popular in the Heian period?

visual art, architecture, performing arts

How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?

Nobles practiced elaborate rituals, but not common people.

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Chapter 8, Section 2: Art and Culture in Heian

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#World History; #Medieval Japan; A review of Chapter 8, section 2 in Holt's World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times

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While Heian was the center of art and learning, what was going on in the rest of Japan?
Powerful nobles fought each other over land.
Villages were ruled by Mongols.
The government ruled wisely and fairly over all of Japan.
The Shinto religion began.
2
Why was the "Tale of Genji" so influential?
It's the 1st book written by a woman and influenced poets
It showed nobles accurately and influenced painters
It's the 1st religious guide and described important rituals
It showed nobles accurately and influenced religious leaders
3
Which of the following best describes Heian paintings?
scenes from nature or court life, bright and bold colors
scenes from religious stories, dark and gloomy colors
scenes from nature, scenes from court life, soft colors
scenes from battles, bright and bold colors
4
Which of the following is a characteristic of Pure Land Buddhism?
daily communal rituals
elaborate tea ceremonies
chanting Buddha's name
raked gravel gardens
5
Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?
Their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan.
Their court was located in a foggy valley.
They chose to live in very tall buildings.
They built their city in the sky.
6
What forms of art were popular in the Heian period?
visual art, architecture, performing arts
fashion, literature, music
sculpture, drama, painting
visual art, dancing, sculpture
7
Noh drama combined which main performance elements?
math, science, and geography
acting and juggling
jumping and acrobatics
music, speaking, and dance
8
Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
noble women
peasant boys
emperors
Buddhist monks
9
How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
Nobles practiced elaborate rituals, but not common people.
The common people attended regular religious services.
The nobles focused more on good behavior than on faith.
Common people focused more on lengthy meditation sessions.
10
Zen Buddhism stressed that people trying to achieve wisdom should seek what?
self-discipline and meditation
war
good behavior
help from God

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