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Based on this picture and cap0on, what assump0on 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 Ame periods of Japan.
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Nara Period (710-794) • Nara period in Japanese history was a period in which the imperial government was located in Nara, Japan.
• There is sAll a city named Nara in Japan today.
• Buddhism was most highly developed in Nara.
• Nara arAsans 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 transportaAon!
Nara Government • UnAl the eighth century, the capital usually moved each Ame 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 poliAcs 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.
• EsAmates of the early Nara populaAon 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 unAl the nineteenth century, most philosophical and legal wriAngs as well as most of the histories, essays, and religious texts in Japan were wriLen in Chinese.
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Facebook Post – Nara Empire
• Write one post from the Nara empire describing Japan’s emergence during this Ame period.
• Include an IllustraAon. • Create at least 4 friend comments on Nara’s post.
• You must leave space at the boLom so your table mates can comment as well.
• I WILL MODEL THIS FOR YOU :P
NARA PERIOD HEIAN PERIOD
1. Draw the chart below in your WHN. 2. Write bullet points about what we learned about the Nara 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.
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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 court. A group of nobles who
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 oueits
• Literature-‐ wriAng was very popular. Poetry was also popular. Men wrote in Chinese and Women wrote in Japanese.
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• The most popular art forms of the period were… – PainAngs – 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.
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• You and your partner will complete a silent debate.
• One of you will be assigned the Nara Period and the other will be the Heian Period. You and your partner 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 partner will write a strong opening statement that explains why their assigned Ame Japanese period is the best.
• Step 2: Switch seats and respond to the your partner’s statement.
• You will have 5 minutes to debate back and forth.
• Then, we will write our final statements to each other when the Amer ends.
5 minutes
End
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• 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.
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