Feuda Japan
Subject:
World History [1]
By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY Yamato Period: 300-710 ?Great Kings? era Began promoting the adoption of Chinese culture: Confucianism. Language (kanji characters). Buddhist sects. Chinese art & architecture. Government structure. Prince Shotoku: 573-621 Adopted Chinese culture and Confucianism. Buddhist sects allowed to develop. Created a new government structure: 17 Article Constitution in 604. ? Heian Period: 794-1156 Characteristics: Growth of large landed estates. Arts & literature of China flourished. Elaborate court life [highly refined] ETIQUETTE. ? Personal diaries The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon [10c] Great novel The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu [1000 pgs.+] ?