Heike Warriors
This warrior is the Taira clan’s primary leader, who ultimately dies from a painful illness.
Who is (Taira no) Kiyomori?
Taira no Kiyomori brings in this 16-year-old performer to replace Giō
Who is Hotoke?
Kamo no Chōmei's hut was __ feet in both width and length.
What is 10?
What is mediation?
This female warrior of Kiso no Yoshinaka was sent out as his first captain in every battle, and performed more deeds of valor than any of his other fighters.
Who is Tomoe Gozen?
This is Giō's role after leaving the court.
What is a nun?
This is Chōmei's specific religious sect that he practices, based on ultimately reaching a spiritual location.
What is Pure Land Buddhism?
Recite this name before a rebirth to reach the Pure Land.
Who is Amida (Buddha)?
This Minamoto samurai rode his horse into what would be his final battle in the Genpei War, wearing a red suit of armor.
Who is (Minamoto no) Yoshinaka?
The story ends with the women together, praying for rebirth in this place.
What is the Pure Land?
This is the name of Kamo no Chōmei's story, translated from Hōjōki in Japanese.
What is An Account of My Hermitage?
Heike frequently highlights this religious concept, showing how the pride and violence of the Taira clan led to their inevitable downfall.
What is karma / karmic retribution?
Kumagai removed this young Taira warrior's helmet before striking the killing blow, and was shocked to find a boy the same age as his own son.
Who is (Taira no) Atsumori?
In addition to hitatare, performers also typically wore. . . (Answers may vary).
What are court hats / white pants / sword? (Any of the above count).
His hut was built and supported almost entirely by this natural resource, making it significantly less sturdy than a house.
What is bamboo?
The religious sect whose central focus is the Lotus Sutra.
What is Nichiren Buddhism?
This bold Taira samurai does not call upon Buddha before death, but instead hopes for the beheading of his enemies.
Who is (Taira no) Kiyomori?
The name of Giō's sister who also worked as a shirabyōshi in Kiyomori's court.
Who is Ginyo.?
This type of change happened with the Capital, leaving Chōmei abandoned.
What is a relocation?
Eisai and Dōgen were notable wanderers in this form of Buddhism, where both journeyed to China.
What is Zen Buddhism?