Match the Japanese period with its characteristics. 1. Kofun
emergence of a strong Japanese government; creation of the waka written language
2. Asuka
introduction of Buddhism; emergence of Japanese identity
3. Nara
burial mounds; arrival of Chinese and Korean immigrants; introduction of the horse; flourishing of Chinese language and culture
4. Heian
The Tale of Genji; yamato-e; assertion of authority by aristocracy; emergence of warrior clans; bushi; samurai

What is one main reason some governments in the twentieth century began campaigns of genocide? a) a minority group wanted total independence. b) a minority group wanted more say in lawmaking. c) a minority group had different cultural customs. d)a minority group protested against government policy.

What was the midwest states often called because they were located in the center of the nation

Ascientist successfully predicts the outcome of an experiment. you watch carefully and know he didn't cheat. the scientist's success shows that: a) the scientist knows absolute truth about this experiment; success is not possible unless you know the truthb) the scientist was just lucky; no one ever knows what's going on, so successful predictions require luckc) the scientist may know the truth, or at least know something that is close to the truth, or the scientist may have gotten lucky this time; you can't be absolutely sured) the scientist really was cheating, even though you didn't see the cheating; no one can get things right, except by cheatinge) the scientist spent the night at a particular hotel chain and go a free breakfast, giving the scientist the ability to do amazing things