2020-21 Heian-Kyo - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?

aristocrats

farmers

emperors

merchants

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How did the Fujiwara family gain political power?

by taking over the position of emperor

by getting support from unhappy peasants

by marrying daughters into the royal family

by gaining a monopoly on international trade

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the best title for the list below?
•kemari
•rango
•bugaku

Heian Tests of Artistic Skill

Training for a Heian Emperor

Forms of Heian Entertainment

Seasons on the Heian Calendar

4.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

What did the leading writers of the Heian period have in common?

Most of them were priests.

Most of them were women

Most of them were peasants.

Most of them were foreigners.

5.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Why is the Tale of Genji especially famous?

It records the lives of ordinary farmers.

It reveals secrets about the royal family.

It was retold as an oral history.

It may have been the world's first novel.

6.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Why is the Heian period called Japan’s golden age?

because of its rich mines

because of its foreign trade

because of its military power

because of its art and literature

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185...

the emperor became powerful

Chinese ideas led to officials

a new constitution was written

a warrior class began to rule

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on

faith and good behavior

observance of rituals and wisdom

self-discipline and meditation

sacrifice and ancestor worship

9.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in

rank and class.

literature and drama.

science and technology.

politics and government.

10.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

During the Heian-kyo period, the ability to recognize _______ was valued over generosity.

power

beauty

religion

honesty

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who ended Japan's Civil War and started the Age of the Samurai?

Minamoto Yoritomo

Fujiwara Michinaga

12.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Some of the original buildings of Heian-kyo were later rebuilt on the same sites. Where might a tourist go to see them?

Nara

Kyoto

Tokyo

Nagaoka

13.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see few objects?

Simplicity was thought to be beautiful.

Valuables were hidden to prevent theft.

The wood floors were considered dirty.

The nobles lacked money to buy things.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?

imposing military control

taxing most land too heavily

providing food to the hungry

giving large estates to nobles

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the 8th century where did Emperor Kammu move his capital?

Heian-kyo

Nagaoka

Tokyo

Alaska

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How long did the Fujiwara rule?

Almost 300 years

270

234

2 days

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was a good aspect of moving to Heian-kyo?

Easier to defend

More food

Less flooding

Better land for growing crops

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a popular type of poetry from the Heian period?

Haiku

Tanka

Tunku

Tinki

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Balancing stones, or game pieces, on one finger

Rango

Kemari

Bugaku

Sumo

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Highest ranking members of the Courtier class could have fans of how many folds?

12

21

23

25

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Religion that co-exists with Shintoism in Japan

Confucianism

Zen Buddhism

Daoism

Christianity

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A Japanese poem containing 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables.

shogun

haiku

Prince Shotoku

Golden Age

23.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Who wrote The Tale of Genji?

Prince Shotoku

Minamoto Yoritomo

Lady Murasaki Shikibu

The Wimpy Kid

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What group became really powerfully during the Heian period?

Wealthy Court Nobles

Small Farmers

Merchants

Samurai

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What were the clans and nobles fighting over?

Control of major trade routes.

The right to be emperor.

Wealthy cities.

Limited farmland.

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The time period after the Heian period is characterized as being __________.

Lawless

Peaceful

Artistic

Golden Age

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The people after the Heian period needed what?

Education

Protection

Less Taxes

Emphasis on Culture

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