Trace the Political Development of Japan from the Nara Period

question 18

Essay

Trace the political development of Japan from the Nara Period through the Ashikaga shogunate.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Ash

Fine particles of rock and volcanic glass created by explosive volcanic eruptions.

Nonvesicular Basalt

Basalt rock characterized by a solid and dense structure without vesicles, which are small cavities formed by gas bubbles.

Low Content

Refers to materials, information, or substances that are present in minimal amounts.

Ropy Texture

A geological texture characterized by smooth, undulating surfaces, commonly found in pahoehoe lava flows.