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Belonging or related to an emperor |
Imperial |
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The ruling class of noble families |
Aristocracy |
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Spiritual discipline that involves deep relaxation and emptying of distracting thoughts from the mind |
Meditation |
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Unit of sound in a word |
Syllable |
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A tower shaped structure with several stories and roofs |
Pagoda |
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Dishonest or illegal practices, especially involving money |
Corruption |
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Dishonest or illegal practices, especially involving money |
Corruption |
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A member of a rulers court |
Courtier |
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The head of a military government of Japan in the era of the samurai |
Shogun |
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Most of the ideas about musical instruments came from this country |
China |
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Ceremony fostered a spirit of harmony reverence and calm and served as a way to form political alliances among samurai |
Tea |
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One who rules in the name of another |
Regent |
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The Japanese adopted the Mahayana form of Buddhism which originated from where |
India |
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What most affected Japan's contact with other people |
Japan is made up of islands |
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Who did Taika Reforms make the angriest |
Local leaders |
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A shrine build to blend into its natural surroundings would be associated with what religion |
Shinto |
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How did gagaku influence music in Japan |
Adopted new musical instruments |
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What did the Fujiwara family gain but nearing into the royal family |
Power |
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The Japanese adopted the ideas of carving figures of the Buddha, which began in which country |
India |
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What is a major characteristic of Amida Buddhism |
Relying on Buddha's mercy |
