Chang’anNara Japan PagodasPotpourri 100
The SHINTO was the ORIGINAL religion of Japan. This religion expressed ________ and ________ of nature
Love and Respect
These two religions thrived together in Japan
Shinto and Buddhism
What 3 groups of people influenced Japanese culture?
China, Korea, India
What is an aristocracy?
A ruling class of noble, wealthy families
This type of poetry had 31 syllables, divided into 5 lines, 5, 7, 5, 7 and 7 syllables
Tanka
Why do the Sumo Wrestlers stomp their feet?
-To keep the evil spirits away
Who were the political cultural leaders during much of the Heian period?
Aristocrats
How could you tell that someone was ranked high in the Heian Court?
- Different Carriages or houses - Height of your gatepost - 25 folds in your fan
Long hair, blackened teeth, white face, small, red mouth, drawn in eye brows…….These all describe??? (BE SPECIFIC)
A higher class Heian Society Woman
Name something that the men would watch for entertainment in the Hein Court.
Sumo wrestling
The Samurai’s most prized weapon is ?
Sword
You don’t need weapons for this type of fighting that the Japanese practiced.
Martial Arts
The samurais did this to try and overcome their fear of death
Thought of themselves as already dead
What is the art of beautiful writing called?
Calligraphy
Two different forms of Buddhism are called?
Amida and Zen
What was highly valued in Heian society?
Good Manners
Who did Japan’s Samurai serve?
Their Lords
When the shogun was no longer in power, who took their place of power?
Daimyo
What was the Samurai warrior’s code called?
Bushido
Japan adapted the _______ writing system
Chinese
What was an important skill for Heian-Kyo’s nobles and it was a part of nearly every festival
Dancing
During the 10 th and 11 th century the woman became Japan’s leading?
Writers
A Samurai teacher would do this to make sure a young samurai was always alert and prepared.
Whack him with a wooden sword when he least expected it
One of the major causes of the end of the Heian Period was?
The struggle between rich and poor
What material did Japanese sculptors use the most?
Wood