According to the social hierarchy of the Heian period, which of the following was directly controlled by a person's rank?

The type of food they were permitted to eat

The color of the clothes they could wear

The specific gods they were allowed to worship

The career path their children had to follow

In the Heian court, what was the most important factor in determining a person's social standing and opportunities in life?

Their personal wealth and land ownership

The social rank of the family they were born into

Their skill in poetry and the arts

Their military achievements and bravery

They were considered personal hobbies with no impact on social standing.

They were less important than showing honesty and generosity to others.

Proper behavior and an appreciation for beauty were essential parts of an aristocrat's identity.

They were skills that only women were expected to develop and display.