Classical Japan Flashcards
What Periods make up Classical Japan
Asuka, Nara and Heian periods
When was the Asuka period
538 CE - 710 CE
When is the Yamato dynasty
This era makes up two periods: the Kofun and the Asuka
Why is the Yamato clan important
It transformed the Japanese government based on influences from China. They assumed power due to military conquest, intermarriage, and diplomacy. They also set Japan’s first and only dynasty. The clan leaders also elevated their own belief system that featured ancestor worship into a national religion known as Shinto.
Why is the Asuka period significant
They introduced Buddhism into the country
What followed the Asuka period
Nara period (710 CE - 794 CE)
Why is the Nara period important
Socio-political power was concentrated and Chinese culture and technology were introduced along with Buddhism becoming the state religion. The imperial government was in the capital city of Nara
When was the Heian period
794 CE - 1185 CE
Why is the Heian period significant?
It saw the emergence of new sects and schools of Buddhism. It is most known for its cultural impact. The Japanese alphabet was also introduced
