Question

Which one of the following answers is the correct description of the Heian period?

A.In the mid-Heian period, the Fujiwara family took over the government and ruled the country as
regents to emperors. They obtained political power through marrying daughters to the imperial family

B.Japanese sent envoys to China throughout the Heian period. One of the important diplomatic events was Chōnen’s trip to China. Requested by Fujiwara no Michinage, he brought back a Shaka sculpture made in the style of the King Udayana’s Shaka.

C.The Pure Land Buddhist teaching rose to prominence in the

Answer 1

The Pure Land Buddhist teaching rose to prominence in the mid-Heian period. Three monks—Hōnen, Shinran, Ippen—played important roles in promoting Pure Land Buddhism.


D. In the Heian period, monks such as Eison and Myōe revitalized the Buddhist School such as Kegon and Hossō.