Achievements of Feudal Japan Vocabulary

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What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

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Paying great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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Fill in the blank: The artist was _______ in her work, spending hours making sure every brushstroke was perfect.

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meticulous

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What is 'The Tale of Genji' known for in Japanese literature?

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It is the first novel ever written

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What is The Tale of Genji?

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A famous Japanese story about the lives of rich people during the Heian period.

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What is one way that The Tale of Genji has been adapted into other art forms?

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It has been made into a popular TV show.

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What is one example of a unique Japanese tradition?

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Writing haiku poetry.

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The Tale of Genji describes which time period in Japanese history?

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Heian period

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One way The Tale of Genji has influenced Japanese culture is: by introducing new art forms, by changing the political system, by influencing modern technology, by altering the language structure

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by introducing new art forms

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One reason why The Tale of Genji is considered an important work of Japanese literature is:

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It is the first novel ever written.

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The Tale of Genji is a story about the lives of rich and powerful people in Japan. Which of the following best describes the main theme of the story?

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The lives and romances of the aristocracy.