What Indicates the Extensive International Exchange That Took Place During

question 18

Multiple Choice

What indicates the extensive international exchange that took place during the Nara period?

• A) the introduction of Buddhism to Japan
• B) the collection in the Shosoin Imperial Repository in Todoaiji
• C) the use of imported materials in ritual objects
• D) the capital cities' diminishing populations

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Continuous Flow

A process in manufacturing that involves the constant movement of goods through the production system without any stoppages.

Product Costs

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Direct Materials

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