History of Japanese Culture and Institutions : History 256
Topic Four:  The Heian Period,
(794-1185 CE)
 

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Identifications: Identify and disucss the importance of the following items.
Emperor Kammu, Tendai, Shingon, Dokyo, Emishi, Sakanoue No Tamuramoro, Seii Taishogun, Shoen, Shiki, Yoshifusa Fujiwara, Shoen, Shiki, Bureau of Archives, Go-Sanjo, Shirakawa, Bushidan, Taira, Minamoto, Prince Takamochi, Taira Masakado, Minamoto


Yoriyoshi, Abe Family, Yoshiie (Hachiman Taro), Kiyowara, "Claws and Teeth of the Fuijiwara", Ise Tara, Fujiwara Party, Anti-Fuijwara Party,  ToBa (1129-1156 CE), Ise Tara, Shotoku-Go Shirakawa, Kiyomori, Yoritomo Minamoto, Hieiji Incident, Yoshitsune, Saicho, Mt. Hiei. Tendai, Kaidan Privileges, Kengyo Daishi, Shingon, Kukai, Kana Signs, Mt. Koya, Kobo Daishi, Ryobu Shinto, Enin

Essay
1.  Discuss the social, religious, and economic reasons for the rise of the Fujiwara.  How did the control the Imperial family.  What were the reasons for the fall from power of the Fujiwara.
2.  Discuss the reasons for the rise of the Fujiwara Court Party and Anti-Fujiwara Party.

Reading Assignment

Conrad Schirokauer, A Brief History of Japanese Civilization, Chapter 1
 

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