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- 2. a group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
- 4. __________ Buddhism emphasized the value of meditation and simplicity.
- 6. the art of beautiful handwriting; in the Middle East and East Asia, it is long and exacting tradition considered to be a major art, equal to sculpture or painting
- 7. The Tale of _________ was written by Lady Murasaki. It's considered the world's first full-length known novel and is the story of a prince and his long quest for love
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- 1. Lady __________ Shikibu was a Japanese noble and writer, who wrote The Tale of Genji. As an author she described Japanese royal court life in great detail.
- 3. the period in Japanese history from A.D. 794-1185 where arts and writing flourished
- 5. classic dramas of Japan, developed chiefly in the 14th century, from religious sources and folk myths; they appealed to the noble and samurai class