World History (Japan) – Flashcards
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Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan -
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was mostly mountains and "unfarmable"
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Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
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Japan's island location prevented any contact with other cultures.
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Because of the geography of their country, the diet of Japanese people consists mainly of -
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seafood
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Which of the following statements is true about the Ainu?
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They had a unique language that soon disappeared.
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The traditional religion of Japan is -
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Shinto
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What did the Yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
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a clan
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Contact with China and Korea influenced China by -
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bringing new cultural ideas and religion
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The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of -
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Buddhism
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Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?
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Their lives were easy and separated from the rest of Japan.
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Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
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Noble Women, Lady Murasaki Shikibu
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Which of the following best describes Heian paintings
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bold scenes of nature and court life
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How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
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It was more serious, and combined drama, speaking and music.
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How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the peasants?
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common people did not do elaborate rituals
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Zen Buddhists did not believe
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that faith leads to wisdom
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Why was The Tale of Genji so influential?
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it inspired many writers
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What could a Japanese nobles' life in Heian be called?
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luxurious
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The main duty of samurai warrior was to
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protect the daimyo and his property
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Which list is in the order of most power to least power (military society)
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Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasant
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What did samurai warriors receive in return for their military services?
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they received land or food
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What was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto shogun?
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the emperor was too indulged in court life
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The emperor of Japan became a figurehead in the late 1100s, which means he -
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appears to rule when someone else is actually in power
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What would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
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the home would be protected by the samurai's wife
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Bushido, "the way of the warrior," represents -
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the samurai code of honor
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Samurai warriors fought with -
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two swords
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Samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and
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Zen Buddhist meditation
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Losing a fight, disobeying an order, or failing to protect his lord were all ways in which a samurai could
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lose his honor
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Japanese nobles put aside their differences and united in 1274 to -
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protect Japan from the Mongol invasions
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What did the two Mongol attacks on Japan have in common?
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They were both destroyed by weather
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During the 1400s, Japan was
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split into many territories and ruled by various daimyo
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Who unified Japan in the 1500s?
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Oda Nobunaga
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Which of the following events happened after the royal court became a center for art and culture?
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the society was taken over by shoguns and changed into a military society
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Pure Land Buddhism?
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Chanting Buddha's name over and over again
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Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800s?
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so that they could be closer to the emperor and win his favor
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The raked rock garden helped Zen Buddhists to -
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meditate
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Is the following statement true or false? Japanese nobles in the city of Heian called themselves "dwellers among the clouds" because their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan.
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True
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Japan has mountainous slopes that are difficult to live on and farm.
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Why did Japanese people live on coastal plains?
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Japan's proximity to China, visits from Chinese citizens, and eagerness from Japan's rulers
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What supported the spread of Chinese culture in Japan?
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Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
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noble women
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What are ways that the samurai tradition survives in Japan?
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practicing self-discipline and sacrifice, working hard, and showing loyalty to companies and sports teams
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scenes from nature or court life; bright and bold colors
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What describes Heian paintings?
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Pure Land Buddhism
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A form of Buddhism popular with Japan's common people
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Murasaki Shikibu
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Author of The Tale of Genji
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Zen Buddhism
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A form of Buddhism that stresses self-discipline and meditation
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Shogun
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An emperor who ruled in the name of the emperor
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Noh
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A type of drama that tells of Japan's heroes
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Regent
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A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
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Daimyo
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Wealthy landowners who controlled large amounts of land
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Court
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A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
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Shinto
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The native, traditional religion of Japan
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Samurai
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Professional warrior who served his or her lord
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Figurehead
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What role did the emperor have during the shogun period?
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It stressed self-discipline and meditation
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Why did many samurai adopt Zen Buddhism?
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Meditate
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What did the raked rock garden help Zen Buddhists do?
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two swords
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What did Samurai warriors fight with?
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a clan
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What did the Yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
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to fight the Mongols
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Why did Japanese nobles put aside their differences and unite in 1274?
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Oda Nobunaga
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Who unified Japan in the 1500s?
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The emperor was too busy with courtly life in Heian.
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What was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto shogun?
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Japan was isolated, and Japan's rulers limited technology and banned guns.
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Why did the samurai period in Japan last until the 1800s?
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Divided, with many daimyo controlling different territories.
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Describe the social structure of Japan during the 1400s.
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Buddhism
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The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of this.
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Bushido
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The rules of daily behavior followed by a samurai.
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Land or food
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With what were samurai repaid for their military service?
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Flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and Zen Buddhist meditation
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Name some ways that samurai warriors improved their discipline.
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Losing a fight, disobeying an order, or failing to protect his lord
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What are some ways that a samurai could lose his honor?
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It was an accurate depiction of the lives of nobles and it influenced painters of the period.
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Why was The Tale of Genji so influential?
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Father, mother, older brother, younger brother
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According to Confucius, list the family sequence of two parents and two sons in order from most power to least.
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Elaborate rituals were practiced by nobles but not by common people.
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How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
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He built a grand Buddhist temple.
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What was one way Prince Shotoku helped spread Buddhism in Japan?
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Ainu
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What Japanese people spoke a unique language that was eventually lost?
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People from different classes practiced their religion differently.
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What is one reason why different forms of Buddhism developed in Japan?
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shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant
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List the following members of Samurai society in order of most power to least power: samurai, shogun, peasant, daimyo
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Its island location
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Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
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The Japanese were aided by the weather
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What did the two Mongol attacks on Japan have in common?
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land
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What did samurai warriors receive in return for their military services?
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sharing written language, philosophy, and a new religion
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How did contact with China and Korea influence Japan?
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It was more serious.
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How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
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in regular meditation; in self-discipline; and that wisdom can be found in quiet thinking
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What did Zen Buddhists believe?
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seafood
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Because of the geography of their country, what did the diet of Japanese people mainly consist of?
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a female samurai
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Who would protect the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
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attend the theater, trade, take part in commerce
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What are some things that a samurai could NOT do?
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defend his daimyo and his daimyo's property
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What was the main duty of a samurai warrior?
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Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan...
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Has mountainous slopes that are difficult to live on and farm.
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Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
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Japan's island location separated it from other people in Asia.
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Because of the geography of their country, the diet of Japanese people contains mostly of...
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Seafood
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Which of the following statements is true about the Ainu?
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The Ainu people spoke a unique language that was eventually lost.
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The traditional religion of Japan is...
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Shinto
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What did the Yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
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A clan
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Contact with China and Korea influenced Japan by
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Sharing written language, philosophy, and a new religion.
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The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of...
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Buddhism
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Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?
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Their lives were easy and removed from the rest of Japan
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Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
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Noble women
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Which of the following best describes Heian paintings?
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Scenes from nature or court life, bright and bold colors
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How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
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It included acrobatics
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How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
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Elaborate rituals were practiced by nobles but not by common people.
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Zen Buddgists did not believe...
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That faith leads to wisdom.
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The main duty of a samurai warrior was to...
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Defend his daimyo and his daimyo's property.
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Which list is in the order of most power to least power?
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Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasant
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What did samurai warriors receive in return for their military services?
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Land
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What was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto shogun?
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The peasants of Japan were unhappy with the emperor and refused to recognize him.
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The emperor of Japan became a figurehead in the late 1100s which means he
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Appeared to rule while someone else actually had power.
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What would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
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The home would be protected by a female samurai.
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Bushido, "the way of the warrior," represents...
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The rules of daily behavior followed by samurai
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Samurai warriors fought with...
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Two swords
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Samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and...
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Zen Buddhist meditation
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Losing a fight, disobeying an order, or failing to protect his lord were all ways in which a samurai could...
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Lose his honor
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Which of the following is not a way the samurai tradition survives in Japan?
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Working hard
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Japanese nobles put aside their differences and united in 1274 to...
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Fight a common enemy, the invading Mongols.
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What did the two Mongol attacks on Japan have in common?
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The Japanese were aided by the weather in both attacks.
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During the 1400s, Japan was...
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Divided, with many daimyo controlling different territories.
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Who unified Japan in the 1500s?
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Oda Nobunaga
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The samurai period in Japan lasted until the 1800s for all of the following reasons except
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Japanese believed samurai were chosen by gods.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Pure Land Buddhism?
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Chanting Buddha's name
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According to Confucius, which family sequence is in order from most power to least?
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Father→Mother→Older Brother→Younger Brother
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Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800s?
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They wanted to be close to the emperor to win his favor.
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The raked rock garden helped Zen Buddhists to...
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Meditate
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Why did the Japanese live on the coastal plains?
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Because the majority of Japan was the tops of undersea mountains and volcanoes.
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Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
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They lived on islands that were miles away from Korea and China
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Ainu
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Lost most battles and spoke a different language
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Traditional Religion of Japan
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Shinto
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What did the Yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
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The Yamato clan
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Contact with China with Korea influenced Japan by
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learning new ways of thinking and working
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Because of the geography of their country, the diet of Japanese people consists mainly of
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Sea food
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The efforts of Prince Shitoku led to the spread of
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Buddhism
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Why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers among the clouds"?
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They had such an easy life compared to the peasant people.
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Who wrote many of the great works of early Japanese literature?
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Female Nobles
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Heian paintings were
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paintings of stories/ bold colors
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How did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
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It combined music, speaking and dance. It is a more serious form of drama. Often tells about great heroes from the past.
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How was the Buddhism of the Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the peasants?
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elaborate rituals
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Zen Buddhists did not believe
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That faith nor good behavior led to wisdom
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Why was the Tale of Genji so influential
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It was the first full-length novel
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The main duty of a samurai is to
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Protect his daimyo
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The order of most powerful to least powerful
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1. Emperor 2. Shogun 3. Samurai and Daimyo 4. Peasants
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What did samurai warriors receive in return for their military services?
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Land
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What was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto shogun?
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The Minamoto clan won the war when the emperor was busy in Heian
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The emperor of Japan became a figurehead in the late 1100's, which means he
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did not have real power
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Which of the following is a true statement about life as a samurai
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They would do activities that would help them concentrate
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What would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
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The female samurai would defend the home
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Bushido represents
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the samurai code of rules
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Samurai warriors fought with
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2 swords
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Losing a fight, disobeying an order, or failing to protect his lord were all ways a samurai could
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commit suicide
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Japanese nobles put aside their differences and united in 1274 to
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fight off the mongols
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What did the two Mongol attacks on Japan have in common
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Japan was aided by a storm
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During the 1400's Japan was
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controlled by multiple daimyo
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Who unified Japan in the 1500's
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Oda Nabunaga
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Which of the following events happened after the royal court became a center for art and culture?
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Japan was invaded by Mongols. Samurai became the new military.
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Pure Land Buddhism did not
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require expensive rituals
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According to Confucius, which family sequence is in order from most power to least?
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Father, Mother, Older siblings, Younger siblings
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Why did nobles move to Heian during the 800's
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To win the emperor's favor by living close to him
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The raked rock garden helped Zen Buddhists to
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meditate
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Samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower arranging, tea ceremonies and
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growing miniature bonsai trees.
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Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of japan...
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was mountains and it was hard to farm on
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why was japan isolated from Korea & China in ancient time?
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because it was seperated all together, no connections
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because of the geography of their country, the diet of the Japanese mainly consist of ...
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seafood
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which of the following is true about the Ainu?
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they developed Shinto
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the traditional religion of Japan is ...
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Shinto
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what did the yamato rulers govern before they called themselves emperors of Japan?
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clans
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contact with china & Korea influenced Japan by..
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borrowing language, philosophy, and religion
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the efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of ...
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Buddhism
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why did Japanese nobles in the city of Heian call themselves "dwellers amongst the clouds"?
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because they were closer to the emperor and were at ease from seperation from the rest of Japan
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who wrote many great works of early Japan literatur?
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noble women
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which of the following best describes Heian paintings?
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scenes of nature and court life, bright, bold colors
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how did Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?
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it was more serious
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how was the Buddhism of Japanese nobles different from the Buddhism of the common people?
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common people focused more on lengthy meditation sessions
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Zen Buddhist did not believe in ...
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faith leads to wisdom
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"they danced very briefly and withdrew under the autumn trees, and guests regretted the approach of sunset. the formal concert, brief and unassuming, was followed by impromptu music in the halls above, instruments having been brought from palace collections. as it grew livelier a koto was brought for each of the emperors and a third for Genji."
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...
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according to this excerpt from the 'Tale Of Genji', Japanese nobles ....
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enjoyed music
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why was the 'Tale Of Genji' so influential?
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it was a depiction of noble lives. it influenced religious leaders
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"the lieutenants of the inner guards advanced from the east and knelt to the left and right of the stairs before the royal seats, one presenting the take from the pond and the other a brace of fowl taken by royal falcons in the northern hills, to no Chujo received the royal command to prepare and serve these delicacies."~ from the tale of Genji
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what conclusions can you draw about Japanese court life based on the excerpt above?
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it was luxurious
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the main duty of a samurai warrior was to ..
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protect and serve his daimyo
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which list is in order from MOST power to LEAST?
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Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants
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what did samurai warriors receive in return for their military service?
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land
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what was the main reason the emperor lost control of Japan to the Minamoto's shogun?
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the common people no longer wanted to follow the emperor
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the emperor of Japan became a figurehead in the late 1100s, which means he...
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appears to be in control when someone else really is
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which of the following is a true statement about life as a samurai?
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samurai could get married
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what would happen if a robber attacked the home of a samurai family while the men were at war?
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the women samurai would defend
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BUSHIDO,"the way of the warrior," represents ...
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the code of rules for the samurai
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samurai warriors fought with ...
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two swords
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samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower- arranging, tea ceremonies, and ...
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meditation
