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The Japanese believed their clan chiefs were descended from nature spirits called
What are kami
This clan believed they were descended from the goddess of the sun
What is yamato
What is The Tale of Genji
What is a Japanese Novel by Lady Murasaki
Japanese writing is based on this writing system
What is Chinese
For many years this was the official language of Japan’s government
What is Chinese
Many of the greatest works of early Japanese literature were written by who
Who are women
Japan is close to these countries which influenced its culture
What is Korea and China
This person admired Chinese culture and sent scholars to learn all they could about Chinese society
Who is Prince Shotoku
The imperial court at Heian was a great center of
What is the arts
One early culture that developed in Japan
What is the Ainu
This shaped the Japanese diet
What is location by the sea
Who did Zen Buddhism appeal to
Who are Japanese warriors
This teaching said everything in nature has kami
What is shintoism
Where did the noble court live
What is isolated from the common people
Where did the Ainu people become isolated to
What is the island of Hokkaido