Which of the following is the best way to understand the Heian period of Japanese history? (1 point)

1. It is a relatively unimportant period in Japanese history because nothing really happened.

2. The Chinese Tang Dynasty heavily influenced the period Tang Dynasty from its beginning to its end.

3. It was a period of relative peace but also very little change, as the government kept many older ideas in place.

4. It was a time when the Japanese adopted outside influences to meet their own needs and develop a culture of their own.

1 answer

The best way to understand the Heian period of Japanese history is option 4: It was a time when the Japanese adopted outside influences to meet their own needs and develop a culture of their own.