Heian period

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/heian-period

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the chronological span?794 CE to 1185 CE
2. What is the imperial capital?Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto), established as the permanent capital
3. What was the Heian period in Japan?The Heian period was a time in Japan from 794 to 1185 when emperors ruled and the court was very artistic and beautiful. It was a golden age of poetry, painting, and fashion.
4. Who were the Fujiwara clan and what did they do?The Fujiwara clan were a powerful family that married into the royal family and acted as regents, controlling the government and making many important decisions.

Mono no aware: A Japanese term describing the gentle sadness or pathos of things, a key aesthetic concept.
Yamato-e: A style of Japanese painting characterized by native Japanese themes and vibrant colors.
Emakimono: Illustrated narrative scrolls, popular for depicting stories and historical events.
Shogunate: A military government led by a shogun, established after the Heian period.