Unit 6 Lesson 23.3 City Design

Why did Japan need a new capital city?

• To establish a new cultural center
• To accommodate a growing population
• To showcase their wealth
• To attract foreign visitors

What was the size of Chang'an?

• 2 million people
• 8 square miles
• 200,000 people
• 35 square miles

What was the size of Nara?

• 35 square miles
• 2 million people
• 8 square miles
• 200,000 people

How were Nara's streets laid out?

• In a spiral pattern
• In a circular pattern
• In a checkerboard pattern
• In a random pattern

Where were Buddhist temples and monasteries located in Nara?

• In the eastern section
• In the western section
• In the southern section
• In the northern section

What was the purpose of the wall surrounding Chang'an?

• To protect against enemies
• To accommodate a growing population
• To establish a new cultural center
• To showcase their wealth

What was the population of Nara?

• 35 square miles
• 2 million people
• 8 square miles
• 200,000 people

What was the population of Chang'an?

• 35 square miles
• 200,000 people
• 2 million people
• 8 square miles

What was the shape of Nara's streets?

• Checkerboard
• Random
• Circular
• Spiral

Where was the imperial palace located in Nara?

• In the northern section
• In the eastern section
• In the western section
• In the southern section