Read the table and answer the question.Nara Period (710 – 794 AD)Heian Period (794 – 1185 AD)A new Japanese capital is modeled after the Chinese capital.Buddhism is supported by the emperor.Roads link the capital city with distant provinces.The capital city is moved to Kyoto.Political power is greatest in the capital.The samurai warrior class develops.Which conclusion can be made about the Nara and Heian periods?ResponsesMost Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle.Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle. ,Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle.Most Japanese continue a traditional nomadic lifestyle. ,The Japanese develop their own cultural identity.The Japanese develop their own cultural identity. ,The Chinese adopt Japanese religious philosophies.

Japan borrowed cultural elements from its neighbors, but during the Heian period a national culture developed. An example of this was A. political customs, such as the title, "Heavenly Emperor." B. architecture, such as the capital buildings at Nara. C. crafts, such as ceramic pottery, for use in Shinto ceremonies. D. important works of literature, such as The Tale of Genji.

How did the Japanese develop their culture during the Heian period?  Do you agree with the strategy done by the Japanese?

During the Heian period, Japan experienced a golden age. That period was followed by civil war. During this time of strife, a powerful warrior class arose—the samurai.Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in Japan in 1185 and, by 1192, had taken the title of shogun, or commander-in-chief. Yoritomo did not replace the emperor, but he did set up a military government with its own capital in the city of Kamakura. While the imperial court remained in Heian-kyo, emperors played an increasingly less important role in the government of Japan.The start of the Kamakura government marked the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. Eventually, professional warriors—the samurai—became Japan's ruling class. The era of the samurai lasted for 700 years, until the emperor was restored to power in 1868.Over time, an elaborate culture and code of conduct grew up around the samurai. A samurai was expected to be honest, brave, and intensely loyal to his lord. In fact, the word samurai means “those who serve.” The samurai code was very strict. Samurai sometimes killed themselves with their own swords rather than “lose face,” or personal honor.The samurai were more than fearless fighters. They were educated in art, writing, and literature, and many were devout Buddhists. Their religious faith helped them prepare for their duties and face death bravely.In this lesson, you will meet Japan's samurai. You will learn about their armor, weapons, and the physical training needed for their strenuous battles. You also will find out about their mental training in self-control, their code of conduct, and the role they played in the military society of medieval Japan.

1. Define industrialism, imperialism, gun boat diplomacy, isolationism and put the following on a timeline: Heian Period, Ashikaga Shogunate, Sengoku Period, Edo Period, Tokugawa Shogunate and Meiji Restoration.

During the Meiji period,   Japan adopted a land reform and dissolved the zaibatsu companies.   Japan developed its own unique economic model and institutions rather than benchmarking Western economies.   With a move to the capital city to modern day Tokyo, urbanisation and commerce followed.   None of the answers is correct   Japan was ruled by elite samurai within a feudal system.