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During which period in Japanese history did a major development in writing occur?
During which period in Japanese history did a major development in writing occur?
What is the name of the Japanese alphabet of characters that represent syllables?
What is the name of the Japanese alphabet of characters that represent syllables?
Where was the imperial court moved to during the Heian Period?
Where was the imperial court moved to during the Heian Period?
What conclusion did the Buddhist priest Kukai come to after traveling to China in the 9th century?
What conclusion did the Buddhist priest Kukai come to after traveling to China in the 9th century?
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Which era is credited with influencing much of what Japan considers its traditional culture?
Which era is credited with influencing much of what Japan considers its traditional culture?
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During the Heian Period, which form of literature featured lengthy fictional narratives and is comparable to the modern novel?
During the Heian Period, which form of literature featured lengthy fictional narratives and is comparable to the modern novel?
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What distinguished The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu, in the context of Japanese literature during the Heian Period?
What distinguished The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu, in the context of Japanese literature during the Heian Period?
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How did the rise of Buddhism during the Heian Period influence Japanese art?
How did the rise of Buddhism during the Heian Period influence Japanese art?
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What was a major artistic influence on Japanese architecture during the Heian Period as a result of Buddhism's growth?
What was a major artistic influence on Japanese architecture during the Heian Period as a result of Buddhism's growth?
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Which form of literature became popular in addition to Monogatari during the Heian Period?
Which form of literature became popular in addition to Monogatari during the Heian Period?
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