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What is a common material used in the construction of Shinto shrines?
What is a common material used in the construction of Shinto shrines?
What architectural styles influenced the design of Shinto shrines in Japan from the 8th century CE onwards?
What architectural styles influenced the design of Shinto shrines in Japan from the 8th century CE onwards?
What technique is commonly used in constructing buildings within Shinto shrine complexes?
What technique is commonly used in constructing buildings within Shinto shrine complexes?
Which feature is common to all Shinto shrine complexes?
Which feature is common to all Shinto shrine complexes?
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What was an essential consideration for ancient Japanese architects in creating Shinto shrines?
What was an essential consideration for ancient Japanese architects in creating Shinto shrines?
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What decorative element on the roof of a shrine indicates the sex of the shrine's deity?
What decorative element on the roof of a shrine indicates the sex of the shrine's deity?
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Which material is commonly used for thatched roofs in shrines?
Which material is commonly used for thatched roofs in shrines?
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What element is considered an assistance for the shrine's kami or spirit to descend to earth?
What element is considered an assistance for the shrine's kami or spirit to descend to earth?
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What feature extends beyond the building in a shrine and supports the eaves with ornate or plain brackets?
What feature extends beyond the building in a shrine and supports the eaves with ornate or plain brackets?
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What is the process known as where many shrines are regularly rebuilt and/or refurbished every 20 years or so?
What is the process known as where many shrines are regularly rebuilt and/or refurbished every 20 years or so?
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What is a common architectural feature of Shinto shrines built before the introduction of Buddhism and Chinese architectural styles in Japan?
What is a common architectural feature of Shinto shrines built before the introduction of Buddhism and Chinese architectural styles in Japan?
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What material is typically used for construction in Shinto shrine buildings?
What material is typically used for construction in Shinto shrine buildings?
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What technique is rarely used in constructing buildings within Shinto shrine complexes?
What technique is rarely used in constructing buildings within Shinto shrine complexes?
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Where are wooden columns typically placed in the construction of Shinto shrine buildings?
Where are wooden columns typically placed in the construction of Shinto shrine buildings?
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What architectural consideration was always essential for ancient Japanese architects when creating Shinto shrines?
What architectural consideration was always essential for ancient Japanese architects when creating Shinto shrines?
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What decorative feature on the roof of a shrine indicates the sex of the shrine's deity?
What decorative feature on the roof of a shrine indicates the sex of the shrine's deity?
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What is a common material used for the protection of roofs in Shinto shrines?
What is a common material used for the protection of roofs in Shinto shrines?
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Which architectural design element in Shinto shrines looks like a letter A rising upwards from the roof above the entrance?
Which architectural design element in Shinto shrines looks like a letter A rising upwards from the roof above the entrance?
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What are the cylinders placed at a right angle along the roof ridge in early shrines that kept thatch in place called?
What are the cylinders placed at a right angle along the roof ridge in early shrines that kept thatch in place called?
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What is the process called where many shrines are regularly rebuilt and/or refurbished every 20 years or so?
What is the process called where many shrines are regularly rebuilt and/or refurbished every 20 years or so?
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