Transcript Let`s review what you wrote about the Heian Period in Japan!

Based on this
picture and
caption, what
assumption can
you make about
Japanese life in
the Nara period?
Explain your
answer.
Knowledge check!
• 1. How would you
describe Shintoism?
• 2. How would you
describe the
teachings of
Buddha?
Learning Target
• I can evaluate the Heian and the Nara time
periods of Japan.
Nara Period (710-794)
• Nara period in Japanese
history was a period in which
the imperial government was
located in Nara, Japan.
• There is still a city named
Nara in Japan today.
• Buddhism was most highly
developed in Nara.
• Nara artisans made refined
Buddhist sculptures and
erected grand Buddhist
temples.
Nara economy
• The economy
began to grow
due to the roads
that were built.
This was great for
trading and
transportation!
Nara Government
• Until the eighth century, the capital usually moved each
time an emperor died.
• Then, in 710, a new capital, intended to be permanent,
was established at Nara.
• But then, it moved again—some say to escape the
meddling in politics of powerful Buddhist temples.
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People, Land, and Taxes
• Taxes were a heavy burden on peasants
• In the Nara period, most peasants could not
purchase their own land
• The problem for the government, imperial family,
nobles, and temples was to find labor to work
their extensive landholdings.
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Nara
• The life of the common people of Japan
remained harsh during the Nara and Heian
periods.
• Estimates of the early Nara population
suggest slightly more than 5 million people
• By the end of the Heian period the number
had increased to only about 6 million.
Education in Nara
• From the Nara period until the
nineteenth century, most
philosophical and legal writings
as well as most of the histories,
essays, and religious texts in
Japan were written in Chinese.
Instagram Post – Nara Empire
• Write one post from the Nara empire
describing Japan’s emergence during this time
period.
• Include an Illustration.
• You must leave space at the bottom so your
table mates can comment as well.
• I WILL MODEL THIS FOR YOU :P
1. Draw the chart below in your
WHN.
2. Write bullet points about what
we learned about the Nara Period.
NARA PERIOD
HEIAN PERIOD
1. What bullet points did you
list about the Nara Period?
2. NEXT…As we learn about
the Heian Period, take notes in
the chart you drew.
Heian Period 794-1185
• Last division of
classical Japanese
history!
• There used to be a
city named Heian
(now Kyoto) when the
emperor moved
there.
• Buddhism was at its
height!
• The nobles who
followed Japan’s
emperor to Heian
(now called Kyoto)
wanted to win his
favor by living close
to him. In Heian,
these nobles
created an imperial
A group of nobles who
court.
live near and serve or
advise a ruler
Why was it important for nobles to have the favor of the emperor?
Heian- Golden Age
• Fashion- a love for
elaborate outfits
• Literature- writing
was very popular.
Poetry was also
popular. Men wrote
in Chinese and
Women wrote in
Japanese.
• The most popular art forms of the period
were…
– Paintings
– Calligraphy
– Architecture
NARA PERIOD
HEIAN PERIOD
Let’s review
what you wrote
about the Heian
Period in Japan!
Knowledge check
• Tell someone close
to you two things
you learned about
the Nara and the
Heian today.
• You and your group will complete a
silent debate.
• You will be assigned the Nara Period
or the Heian Period. You and your
group will silently debate which is
the greatest and why.
• I will provide you the large paper to
complete the silent debate
• Draw the bell work t-chart on the poster
• Each group will write a strong opening
statement that explains why their assigned
time Japanese period is the best.
• Draw the bell work t-chart on
the poster
• Each group will write a strong
opening statement that
explains why their assigned
time Japanese period is the
best.
• You will have 5 minutes to add
details and facts to your poster.
• Prepare statements for the
debate.
5 minutes
End
• You will return to your paper/debate.
• You will now read and discuss the
comments with your partner. Go!
• Write a paragraph
that compares
and contrasts the
Nara Period and
the Heian Period.
• Use the notes on
your posters for
your evidence.