Which of the following best identifies an important cultural feature of classical Japan?(1 point)
Responses
the decision to make Shinto the state religion of Japan
the decision to make Shinto the state religion of Japan
Japanese art and literature being exported to China
Japanese art and literature being exported to China
allowing only the use of Chinese characters in Japanese writing
allowing only the use of Chinese characters in Japanese writing
the development of a new type of painting style
the development of a new type of painting style
What were emaki?(1 point)
Responses
Buddhist scriptures painted in Japanese styles
Buddhist scriptures painted in Japanese styles
five-line poems with a set number of syllables per line
five-line poems with a set number of syllables per line
long scrolls that told stories through images and text
long scrolls that told stories through images and text
symbols developed for the Japanese writing system
symbols developed for the Japanese writing system
long scrolls that told stories through images and text
Which of the following best describes how both Korea and China influenced the development of Japan’s economic system?(1 point)
Responses
Buddhism came to the Japanese through Korea and China over long periods of time.
Buddhism came to the Japanese through Korea and China over long periods of time.
Korea had an important influence on the ancient Japanese economy, but, later on, China was more influential.
Korea had an important influence on the ancient Japanese economy, but, later on, China was more influential.
Because Korea and China are both close to Japan, trade relationships formed.
Because Korea and China are both close to Japan, trade relationships formed.
The Japanese developed a centralized form of government after a long period of time.
Korea had an important influence on the ancient Japanese economy, but, later on, China was more influential.
Which of the following statements best describes the Heian period’s impact on Japan?(1 point)
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By the end of the Heian period, Japan had developed more Chinese characteristics than ever.
By the end of the Heian period, Japan had developed more Chinese characteristics than ever.
The Japanese stopped using any of China’s ideas and turned their back on the Chinese entirely.
The Japanese stopped using any of China’s ideas and turned their back on the Chinese entirely.
Throughout the period, the Japanese continued to seek and use new Chinese ideas in their government.
Throughout the period, the Japanese continued to seek and use new Chinese ideas in their government.
The Japanese adapted ideas and practices from China to create a distinctly Japanese culture.
The Japanese adapted ideas and practices from China to create a distinctly Japanese culture.
How did art change in the Heian period in Japan?(1 point)
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It focused entirely on religious images from new Buddhist sects that developed in the period.
It focused entirely on religious images from new Buddhist sects that developed in the period.
Art did not change much and did not have a lasting impact beyond the Heian period.
Art did not change much and did not have a lasting impact beyond the Heian period.
It continued to rely on Chinese techniques but was now done by Japanese artists.
It continued to rely on Chinese techniques but was now done by Japanese artists.
A new artistic style developed that focused on Japanese nature scenes and literature.
A new artistic style developed that focused on Japanese nature scenes and literature.
To identify the important cultural feature of classical Japan among the given options, we can analyze each option and determine which one aligns with classical Japan's cultural characteristic.
1. The decision to make Shinto the state religion of Japan: Shinto is indeed an important religious and cultural tradition in Japan. However, it is not specific to classical Japan, as Shinto has been practiced in Japan for thousands of years.
2. Japanese art and literature being exported to China: While the export of art and literature to China does indicate a cultural exchange between the two nations, it does not necessarily represent a distinctive cultural feature of classical Japan.
3. Allowing only the use of Chinese characters in Japanese writing: The adoption and use of Chinese characters in Japanese writing has been a significant cultural influence on classical Japan. This practice helped shape the Japanese language and has had a lasting impact on its writing system.
4. The development of a new type of painting style: The development of a new painting style can also be considered an important cultural feature of classical Japan. It reflects the creativity, innovation, and artistic expression of the time.
Based on the analysis, options 3 (allowing only the use of Chinese characters in Japanese writing) and 4 (the development of a new type of painting style) can both be considered important cultural features of classical Japan.