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She and Wykham had almost come to blows. ||||| The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock. ||||| Wykham Delandre had quarrelled with his sister--or perhaps it was that she had quarrelled with him--and they were on terms not merely of armed neutrality but of bitter hatred.
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What habits of Geoffrey Brent's make him unpredictable He came home unexpectedly and let himself into a private door without telling anyone
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Even his own servants never knew when to expect him, for there was a private door, of which he alone had the key, by which he sometimes entered without anyone in the house being aware of his coming. ||||| This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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What habits of Geoffrey Brent's make him unpredictable He sometimes entered without anyone in the house being aware of his coming
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter. ||||| The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock.
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What habits of Geoffrey Brent's make him unpredictable He sometimes entered without anyone in the house being aware of his coming
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She and Wykham had almost come to blows. ||||| The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock. ||||| Wykham Delandre had quarrelled with his sister--or perhaps it was that she had quarrelled with him--and they were on terms not merely of armed neutrality but of bitter hatred.
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What habits of Geoffrey Brent's make him unpredictable He sometimes entered without anyone in the house being aware of his coming
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There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house. ||||| She had risen straightway, and, without waiting to pack up even her own personal belongings, had walked out of the house. ||||| Some weeks had since passed; and it was understood in the neighbourhood that Margaret had gone to London, when she suddenly appeared driving out with Geoffrey Brent, and the entire neighbourhood knew before nightfall that she had taken up her abode at the Rock.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock With her brother, Wykham Delandre
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There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock With her brother, Wykham Delandre
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock With her brother, Wykham Delandre
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There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house. ||||| She had risen straightway, and, without waiting to pack up even her own personal belongings, had walked out of the house. ||||| Some weeks had since passed; and it was understood in the neighbourhood that Margaret had gone to London, when she suddenly appeared driving out with Geoffrey Brent, and the entire neighbourhood knew before nightfall that she had taken up her abode at the Rock.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock Her brother's house
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There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock Her brother's house
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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Where did Margaret live prior to taking up her abode at the Rock Her brother's house
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The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock. ||||| Some weeks had since passed; and it was understood in the neighbourhood that Margaret had gone to London, when she suddenly appeared driving out with Geoffrey Brent, and the entire neighbourhood knew before nightfall that she had taken up her abode at the Rock.
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Who owns The Rock Geoffrey Brent
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Some weeks had since passed; and it was understood in the neighbourhood that Margaret had gone to London, when she suddenly appeared driving out with Geoffrey Brent, and the entire neighbourhood knew before nightfall that she had taken up her abode at the Rock. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter.
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Who owns The Rock Geoffrey Brent
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It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom. ||||| She and Wykham had almost come to blows.
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Who owns The Rock Geoffrey Brent
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The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock. ||||| She and Wykham had almost come to blows.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before
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She and Wykham had almost come to blows. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before
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The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock. ||||| She and Wykham had almost come to blows.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before she went to Brent's Rock
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She and Wykham had almost come to blows. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before she went to Brent's Rock
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| There had certainly been threats on one side and on the other; and in the end Wykham, overcome with passion, had ordered his sister to leave his house.
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Did Wykham and Margaret almost come to blows before or after she went to Brent's Rock Before she went to Brent's Rock
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Even his own servants never knew when to expect him, for there was a private door, of which he alone had the key, by which he sometimes entered without anyone in the house being aware of his coming. ||||| This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| It was no subject of surprise that Brent had come back unexpectedly, for such was his usual custom.
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Was it unusual for Brent to use the private door of his residence after a long absence Yes, This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence
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This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter. ||||| The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock.
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Was it unusual for Brent to use the private door of his residence after a long absence Yes, This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence
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She had risen straightway, and, without waiting to pack up even her own personal belongings, had walked out of the house. ||||| The one person who, by his interference, could have settled all doubts was debarred by circumstances from interfering in the matter. ||||| The quarrel had been antecedent to Margaret going to Brent's Rock.
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Was it unusual for Brent to use the private door of his residence after a long absence Yes, This was his usual method of appearing after a long absence
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"Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks. ||||| Even weirdos need pampering.
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Who is considered a weirdo in the cast of "Muppets Most Wanted" Gonzo
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"Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks. ||||| But in between quippy posters and ads for the film, which is a sequel to 2011's blockbuster "The Muppets" with Jason Segel, there are ingenious "selfies" from the Muppets crew.
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Who is considered a weirdo in the cast of "Muppets Most Wanted" Gonzo
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they were heard saying when the photo was taken -- while Rowlf is clearly a selfie king. ||||| In addition to Fey and Gervais, "Muppets Most Wanted" also has appearances from Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga.
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Who is considered a weirdo in the cast of "Muppets Most Wanted" Gonzo
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The feed was launched just over a month ago as part of a promotional push for their upcoming movie, "Muppets Most Wanted." ||||| But in between quippy posters and ads for the film, which is a sequel to 2011's blockbuster "The Muppets" with Jason Segel, there are ingenious "selfies" from the Muppets crew. ||||| In fact, the first post was a coy snapshot from Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo, with a filter in full effect: And the selfies grew more adorable -- and more hilarious -- from there: We now have evidence of the time Animal burst in on Beaker in the bathroom.
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What movie are the selfies of Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo from "Muppets Most Wanted."
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In fact, the first post was a coy snapshot from Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo, with a filter in full effect: And the selfies grew more adorable -- and more hilarious -- from there: We now have evidence of the time Animal burst in on Beaker in the bathroom. ||||| In addition to Fey and Gervais, "Muppets Most Wanted" also has appearances from Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga. ||||| Even weirdos need pampering.
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What movie are the selfies of Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo from "Muppets Most Wanted."
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The only people noticeably missing from the account are the Muppets' human co-stars in "Muppets Most Wanted," like Tina Fey, Ty Burrell and Ricky Gervais. ||||| From the Swedish Chef to Miss Piggy's evil alter ego, everyone has gotten in on the first-person photo sessions. ||||| they were heard saying when the photo was taken -- while Rowlf is clearly a selfie king.
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What movie are the selfies of Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo from "Muppets Most Wanted."
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And we know what Gonzo does after a hard day of stunts. ||||| "Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts A massage
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"Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks. ||||| In addition to Fey and Gervais, "Muppets Most Wanted" also has appearances from Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts A massage
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they were heard saying when the photo was taken -- while Rowlf is clearly a selfie king. ||||| Even weirdos need pampering.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts A massage
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And we know what Gonzo does after a hard day of stunts. ||||| "Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Pampering
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"Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks. ||||| In addition to Fey and Gervais, "Muppets Most Wanted" also has appearances from Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Pampering
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they were heard saying when the photo was taken -- while Rowlf is clearly a selfie king. ||||| Even weirdos need pampering.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Pampering
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And we know what Gonzo does after a hard day of stunts. ||||| "Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks
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"Gonzo treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks. ||||| In addition to Fey and Gervais, "Muppets Most Wanted" also has appearances from Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks
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they were heard saying when the photo was taken -- while Rowlf is clearly a selfie king. ||||| Even weirdos need pampering.
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What does Gonzo treat himself with after a hard day of stunts Treated himself to a massage today to try to work out all of his stuntman kinks
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts.
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Who developed the katakana system Japanese scholars
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family.
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Who developed the katakana system Japanese scholars
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The aristocrat or court patron lent his prestige to a powerful provincial proprietor, who employed a competent estate-manager to oversee smallholders, who in turn worked their farms with dependent laborers. ||||| The changing role of Chinese culture in Japanese life was epitomized in the language itself.
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Who developed the katakana system Japanese scholars
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| It was indeed — until 1869.
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When was the end Heian-kyo as a site for the imperial family 1869
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society.
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When was the end Heian-kyo as a site for the imperial family 1869
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The aristocrat or court patron lent his prestige to a powerful provincial proprietor, who employed a competent estate-manager to oversee smallholders, who in turn worked their farms with dependent laborers. ||||| Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy.
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When was the end Heian-kyo as a site for the imperial family 1869
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land to members of the court aristocracy and Buddhist temples
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The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| The changing role of Chinese culture in Japanese life was epitomized in the language itself.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land to members of the court aristocracy and Buddhist temples
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land to members of the court aristocracy and Buddhist temples
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land
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The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| The changing role of Chinese culture in Japanese life was epitomized in the language itself.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water.
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What allowed powerful families to claim large regions before the height of Japanese feudalism Grants of tax-free land
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| It was indeed — until 1869.
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When did the Golden Heian Era end 1869
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water.
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When did the Golden Heian Era end 1869
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Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. ||||| The changing role of Chinese culture in Japanese life was epitomized in the language itself.
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When did the Golden Heian Era end 1869
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used 18th century
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| Every gesture, from the most banal opening of an umbrella to the sublimest act of lovemaking, had its appropriate ceremonial.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used 18th century
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used 18th century
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used The eighth century into the 20th century
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| Every gesture, from the most banal opening of an umbrella to the sublimest act of lovemaking, had its appropriate ceremonial.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used The eighth century into the 20th century
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon.
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What is the time period for the use of the hierarchy of Shiki used The eighth century into the 20th century
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts.
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What led to the development of the katakana system A need to adapt the complex ideograms of Chinese
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society.
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What led to the development of the katakana system A need to adapt the complex ideograms of Chinese
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy.
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What led to the development of the katakana system A need to adapt the complex ideograms of Chinese
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts.
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What led to the development of the katakana system The absence of an indigenous alphabet
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In the absence of an indigenous alphabet, Japanese scholars had with the greatest difficulty tried to adapt the complex ideograms of monosyllabic Chinese to the essentially polysyllabic Japanese. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society.
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What led to the development of the katakana system The absence of an indigenous alphabet
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy.
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What led to the development of the katakana system The absence of an indigenous alphabet
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies War
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies War
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies War
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies Rival Fujiwara factions
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies Rival Fujiwara factions
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This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society.
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What led to the Tiara army defeating the Minamoto armies Rival Fujiwara factions
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| It was indeed — until 1869.
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What time period was Heian-kyo used as a site for the imperial family From 794 to 1869
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The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water.
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What time period was Heian-kyo used as a site for the imperial family From 794 to 1869
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| Conversation often took the form of elegant exchanges of improvised verse.
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What time period was Heian-kyo used as a site for the imperial family From 794 to 1869
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The aristocrat or court patron lent his prestige to a powerful provincial proprietor, who employed a competent estate-manager to oversee smallholders, who in turn worked their farms with dependent laborers.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto Powerful families claimed whole regions
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto Powerful families claimed whole regions
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto Powerful families claimed whole regions
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The aristocrat or court patron lent his prestige to a powerful provincial proprietor, who employed a competent estate-manager to oversee smallholders, who in turn worked their farms with dependent laborers.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. Sent 2: It was indeedâââuntil 1869
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. Sent 2: It was indeedâââuntil 1869
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. Sent 2: It was indeedâââuntil 1869
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The aristocrat or court patron lent his prestige to a powerful provincial proprietor, who employed a competent estate-manager to oversee smallholders, who in turn worked their farms with dependent laborers.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The most powerful families claimed whole regions to serve as their families fiefdoms while establishing a hierarchy within the society
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The most powerful families claimed whole regions to serve as their families fiefdoms while establishing a hierarchy within the society
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon.
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How did Japanese feudalism impact Kyoto The most powerful families claimed whole regions to serve as their families fiefdoms while establishing a hierarchy within the society
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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What was the Japanese word for the elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations that served Japanese society into the 20th century Shiki
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By the end of the eighth century the clans had created a hierarchy of shiki, or rights, from the highest to the lowest ranks of society. ||||| The changing role of Chinese culture in Japanese life was epitomized in the language itself.
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What was the Japanese word for the elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations that served Japanese society into the 20th century Shiki
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy.
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What was the Japanese word for the elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations that served Japanese society into the 20th century Shiki
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves By grants of tax-free land over the years
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The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves By grants of tax-free land over the years
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Conversation often took the form of elegant exchanges of improvised verse. ||||| Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves By grants of tax-free land over the years
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Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. ||||| The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves Grants of tax-free land had been given over the years to these members of the court aristocracy
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The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves Grants of tax-free land had been given over the years to these members of the court aristocracy
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Conversation often took the form of elegant exchanges of improvised verse. ||||| Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells.
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Why were the most powerful families able to obtain whole regions for themselves Grants of tax-free land had been given over the years to these members of the court aristocracy
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon. ||||| Meanwhile, Heian court life blossomed in an effusion of aesthetic expression.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms The people of the Heian court
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Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon. ||||| Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts. ||||| Every gesture, from the most banal opening of an umbrella to the sublimest act of lovemaking, had its appropriate ceremonial.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms The people of the Heian court
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms The people of the Heian court
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Literary party games held in ornate palace gardens required each guest to compose a small poem as his wine cup floated toward him along a miniature winding channel of water. ||||| Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon. ||||| Meanwhile, Heian court life blossomed in an effusion of aesthetic expression.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms Government
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Expeditions were organized to the best viewing points for the first spring cherry blossoms, and special pavilions were built to watch the rising of the full moon. ||||| Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts. ||||| Every gesture, from the most banal opening of an umbrella to the sublimest act of lovemaking, had its appropriate ceremonial.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms Government
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Golden Heian Era: The geomancers in 794 decided that Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) would be an auspicious site for the imperial family. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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Which people were able to experience, for example, literary party games in ornate palace gardens and expeditions to the best places to see the first spring cherry blossoms Government
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| The Taira, controlling the region along the Inland Sea, defeated the Minamoto armies based in the Kanto province east of the capital.
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Who invaded Kyoto and what was the outcome Rival Fujiwara factions, the Taira & Minamoto Armies. The Heian Court fell and the Minamoto Armies were defeated
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After rival Fujiwara factions had been struggling for years to gain control of the imperial throne, they turned to the Taira and Minamoto armies in 1156 to wage the four-year war that heralded the end of the golden age of the Heian court. ||||| This elaborate structure of interdependent rights and obligations was to serve Japanese society right into the 20th century.
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Who invaded Kyoto and what was the outcome Rival Fujiwara factions, the Taira & Minamoto Armies. The Heian Court fell and the Minamoto Armies were defeated
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Thus developed the katakana system used as a vehicle for writing Buddhist names and concepts. ||||| Meanwhile, Heian court life blossomed in an effusion of aesthetic expression.
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Who invaded Kyoto and what was the outcome Rival Fujiwara factions, the Taira & Minamoto Armies. The Heian Court fell and the Minamoto Armies were defeated
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