For Each Historical Identification Question, Define the Term and Briefly

question 64

Essay

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
Verdun and the Somme

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Definitions:

Horyuji

An ancient Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, known for its historic wooden structures and as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history running from 1185 to 1333, marked by the rule of the Kamakura shogunate and noted for the emergence of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism.

Esoteric Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism focusing on secret teachings and rituals meant to be understood or practiced by a select group of initiates.

Zen Buddhism

A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, personal insight, and simplicity to achieve enlightenment.