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During the Yayoi Period, migrants arrived from continental Asia, particularly from which region?
During the Yayoi Period, migrants arrived from continental Asia, particularly from which region?
What was the influence of the Chinese model of Chang-an on the capital built in Japan?
What was the influence of the Chinese model of Chang-an on the capital built in Japan?
What new technologies did the migrants bring with them to Japan during the Yayoi Period?
What new technologies did the migrants bring with them to Japan during the Yayoi Period?
What was the outcome of Emperor Shomu's project of building a temple in every province?
What was the outcome of Emperor Shomu's project of building a temple in every province?
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Who is the god responsible for the creation of the world and all living things in Hinduism?
Who is the god responsible for the creation of the world and all living things in Hinduism?
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Which distinctive items were used in ritual practices during the Yayoi Period?
Which distinctive items were used in ritual practices during the Yayoi Period?
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What did the improved metalworking techniques during the Yayoi Period lead to?
What did the improved metalworking techniques during the Yayoi Period lead to?
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Which goddess in Hinduism is associated with wealth and purity?
Which goddess in Hinduism is associated with wealth and purity?
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How did the heightened military presence throughout Japan affect the provinces?
How did the heightened military presence throughout Japan affect the provinces?
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Which shrine represented Shinto beliefs outside the Japanese capital?
Which shrine represented Shinto beliefs outside the Japanese capital?
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Which Hindu denomination worships Shiva, also known as 'The Destroyer'?
Which Hindu denomination worships Shiva, also known as 'The Destroyer'?
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Which Japanese ruler is the most famous figure of the Yayoi Period according to the text?
Which Japanese ruler is the most famous figure of the Yayoi Period according to the text?
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What was the confederation of small states in southern and western Japan known as during the Yayoi Period?
What was the confederation of small states in southern and western Japan known as during the Yayoi Period?
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What was a significant achievement of Japan's relationship with Balhae?
What was a significant achievement of Japan's relationship with Balhae?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Vedas in Hinduism?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Vedas in Hinduism?
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What was one of the main exports of Japan during this period?
What was one of the main exports of Japan during this period?
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Which deity in Hinduism is associated with compassion, tenderness, and love?
Which deity in Hinduism is associated with compassion, tenderness, and love?
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Which major tradition of Hinduism worships a female deity known as Shakti?
Which major tradition of Hinduism worships a female deity known as Shakti?
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Who founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 B.C.E.?
Who founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 B.C.E.?
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Which city-state did Ashoka conquer resulting in a death toll numbering over 100,000?
Which city-state did Ashoka conquer resulting in a death toll numbering over 100,000?
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Who was Bindusara's son and the third leader of the Mauryan Empire?
Who was Bindusara's son and the third leader of the Mauryan Empire?
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Which dynasty was founded by Pushyamrita after assassinating the last Mauryan ruler?
Which dynasty was founded by Pushyamrita after assassinating the last Mauryan ruler?
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What did Ashoka embrace after the Kalinga war, leading to spreading Buddhist teachings?
What did Ashoka embrace after the Kalinga war, leading to spreading Buddhist teachings?
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Which historical treatise is Kautilya known for writing?
Which historical treatise is Kautilya known for writing?
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What is the truth that emphasizes the path to freedom from suffering?
What is the truth that emphasizes the path to freedom from suffering?
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Which type of Buddhism emphasizes simplicity, meditation, and does not focus on religious scripture or ceremonies?
Which type of Buddhism emphasizes simplicity, meditation, and does not focus on religious scripture or ceremonies?
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What is the central concept in Nirvana Buddhism related to Theravada Buddhism?
What is the central concept in Nirvana Buddhism related to Theravada Buddhism?
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Which of Buddha's teachings are considered important virtues?
Which of Buddha's teachings are considered important virtues?
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What is the final goal of following the Eightfold Path according to Buddha's teachings?
What is the final goal of following the Eightfold Path according to Buddha's teachings?
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Where is Theravada Buddhism most prevalent?
Where is Theravada Buddhism most prevalent?
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