Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Today you will answer questions for in chapter 8 of the book Medieval to Early Modern Times, section 2, pages 204-211.  Answer in complete sentences.

Section 2a “Art and Culture in Heian”, p. 204-208

1. Give two reasons why between 794-1185 was a golden age

    of arts in Japan.  

2. Did EVERYONE participate in creating art in Japan?  Explain.
3. Why were the greatest works of early Japanese literature written

   by women?

4. Describe the fashion of the time.  (2-3 sentences)
5. Do you think women in Heian had more rights and freedoms

    than women in other societies (Europe or Arabia)?  Why or why not?

6. Describe the architecture of the time. (2-3 sentences)
7. What were two forms of Buddhism that developed in Japan? Describe each in 1-2 sentences. (3-4 sentences total)
8. How was religion among Japan’s nobles different from religion

     among the common people?  

9. Why do you think Pure Land Buddhism was popular with common people.

Section 2b “Lady Murasaki Shikibu” and “The Tale of Genji” p. 209-211

1. What is "The Tale of Genji" about?
2. What qualified Lady Murasaki to comment on upper-class life in Japan?
3. Describe Genji’s parents.
4. After reading the excerpt, what specific arts did Japanese nobles enjoy?
5. Give two details (quotations) that suggest that Japanese nobles lived lives of

luxury.

6. Give your overall impression of Japanese court life (2-3 sentences)

During fifth period, we will read chapters 2 - 3 of

The Samurai's Tale.

Chapter 2 “The Journey to Kofuchu”

1. Why does Taro wish he were a fly?
2. “I repeated my command, for I was still the bushi’s son and she my little servant.” (p. 10) What does this quotation show the reader about Taro?
3. What does the bullying soldier force Taro to do?
4. Once they arrive at Lord Akiyama’s mansion, where is Taro taken?
Chapter 3 “The ‘Dog’ Taro”
1. What does Togan mean?
2. Besides cooking, what else does Togan make?
3. Taro describes Togan as wise.  Write one wise thing Togan says (include page number).