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the ______ period began when the capital was moved to heian-kyo (modern day kyoto), after the ______ period. the ______ court was characterized by a focus on art, literature, and culture, as well as the important role ______ played as active participants in court life. the heian period was heavily influenced by ______ and buddhism, and a uniquely japanese identity began to emerge during the period.
japan’s military society is often called “______ ______.” the power structure in feudal society and government (emperor, ______, daimyo, samurai, peasants, merchants). the emperor during japan’s feudal period was largely a ______ with no real power; instead the ______, or military leader, had the real power. japan’s feudal period was characterized by warring daimyo (nobles) fighting each other for ______ and political influence. samurai training began during early childhood and that ______ were beholden to their daimyo, expected to protect his land. samurai were expected to be not only warriors, but also be educated in art and culture and follow the ______ (the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life).
the ______ roman empire fell because of corruption, overextended borders, a weak economy, and invading germanic tribes. when the western empire fell in 476 ce, the ______ roman empire (later known as the byzantine empire) continued until the 1400s ce. roman and ______ culture was preserved by the continuation of the eastern roman empire as the ______ empire. the capital, ______, was located between the ______ sea and the eastern entrance of the ______ sea (aegean sea). consequently, most ______ between africa, asia, and europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to ______. due to its roman roots, ______ was the dominant religion in the empire. religious disputes among christians in the region resulted in the first split of christianity, resulting in the emergence of a new christian sect known as ______ orthodox christianity.
______ was the official language of the empire, and christian texts were written in this language, spreading the language throughout the empire.
______ tried to expand the byzantine empire by regaining lost land in the western roman empire. justinian’s main contribution was “justinian’s ______.” ancient roman laws were numerous (over 1600 books of laws) and often contradictory. under justinian’s rules, these laws were revised and simplified. justinian’s code remained the basis for byzantine law for 900 years. the significance of justinian’s code-- it established clear crimes and ______, provided protections for different classes including slaves and ______, and even influenced modern international law. justinian’s wife, ______, was a confidant and an advocate for women’s rights. as justinian fought to expand his empire and spread christianity, he had many new churches built, most notably the cathedral called the ______ ______. the churches were elaborate and built through meticulous planning and designing, blending ______ and ______ influences with other influences resulting from cultural diffusion. after quelling a rebellion, justinian directed the reconstruction of the hagia sophia to symbolize his, and christianity’s, victory. in addition to a large dome, the hagia sophia featured ______, columns and pillars made from marble, and bronze doors throughout the structure. christian ______ also helped spread the religion. under his rule, he also ordered the construction of bridges, dams, and forts throughout the empire, assisting further with trade, defense, and cultural diffusion.
be able to locate constantinople on a map along with the neighboring countries and bodies of water. know the geographic features that made the city easy to defend (surrounded by water, on an isthmus, mountainous borders). the capital, ______, was located between the black sea and the eastern entrance of the mediterranean sea (aegean sea). consequently, most trade between ______, asia, and europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to cultural diffusion. geography allowed the empire to prevent the mass spread of islam for the length of time of the empire’s existence. ______ was a melting pot of european culture, including greek and roman.

word bank (not all words will be used):
heian, latin, shogun, confucianism, constantinople, byzantine, samurai, mediterranean, hagia sophia, missionaries, figurehead, africa, eastern, land, cultural diffusion, theodora, constantinople, shinto, feudal japan, black, roman, mosaics, code, punishments, heian, western, justinian, christianity, fujiwara, eastern, greek, constantinople, greek, bushido code, nara, heian, women

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benchmark review page 4
the ______ period began when the capital was moved to heian-kyo (modern day kyoto), after the ______ period. the ______ court was characterized by a focus on art, literature, and culture, as well as the important role ______ played as active participants in court life. the heian period was heavily influenced by ______ and buddhism, and a uniquely japanese identity began to emerge during the period.
japan’s military society is often called “______ ______.” the power structure in feudal society and government (emperor, ______, daimyo, samurai, peasants, merchants). the emperor during japan’s feudal period was largely a ______ with no real power; instead the ______, or military leader, had the real power. japan’s feudal period was characterized by warring daimyo (nobles) fighting each other for ______ and political influence. samurai training began during early childhood and that ______ were beholden to their daimyo, expected to protect his land. samurai were expected to be not only warriors, but also be educated in art and culture and follow the ______ (the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life).
the ______ roman empire fell because of corruption, overextended borders, a weak economy, and invading germanic tribes. when the western empire fell in 476 ce, the ______ roman empire (later known as the byzantine empire) continued until the 1400s ce. roman and ______ culture was preserved by the continuation of the eastern roman empire as the ______ empire. the capital, ______, was located between the ______ sea and the eastern entrance of the ______ sea (aegean sea). consequently, most ______ between africa, asia, and europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to ______. due to its roman roots, ______ was the dominant religion in the empire. religious disputes among christians in the region resulted in the first split of christianity, resulting in the emergence of a new christian sect known as ______ orthodox christianity.
______ was the official language of the empire, and christian texts were written in this language, spreading the language throughout the empire.
______ tried to expand the byzantine empire by regaining lost land in the western roman empire. justinian’s main contribution was “justinian’s ______.” ancient roman laws were numerous (over 1600 books of laws) and often contradictory. under justinian’s rules, these laws were revised and simplified. justinian’s code remained the basis for byzantine law for 900 years. the significance of justinian’s code-- it established clear crimes and ______, provided protections for different classes including slaves and ______, and even influenced modern international law. justinian’s wife, ______, was a confidant and an advocate for women’s rights. as justinian fought to expand his empire and spread christianity, he had many new churches built, most notably the cathedral called the ______ ______. the churches were elaborate and built through meticulous planning and designing, blending ______ and ______ influences with other influences resulting from cultural diffusion. after quelling a rebellion, justinian directed the reconstruction of the hagia sophia to symbolize his, and christianity’s, victory. in addition to a large dome, the hagia sophia featured ______, columns and pillars made from marble, and bronze doors throughout the structure. christian ______ also helped spread the religion. under his rule, he also ordered the construction of bridges, dams, and forts throughout the empire, assisting further with trade, defense, and cultural diffusion.
be able to locate constantinople on a map along with the neighboring countries and bodies of water. know the geographic features that made the city easy to defend (surrounded by water, on an isthmus, mountainous borders). the capital, ______, was located between the black sea and the eastern entrance of the mediterranean sea (aegean sea). consequently, most trade between ______, asia, and europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to cultural diffusion. geography allowed the empire to prevent the mass spread of islam for the length of time of the empire’s existence. ______ was a melting pot of european culture, including greek and roman.

word bank (not all words will be used):
heian, latin, shogun, confucianism, constantinople, byzantine, samurai, mediterranean, hagia sophia, missionaries, figurehead, africa, eastern, land, cultural diffusion, theodora, constantinople, shinto, feudal japan, black, roman, mosaics, code, punishments, heian, western, justinian, christianity, fujiwara, eastern, greek, constantinople, greek, bushido code, nara, heian, women

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# Brief Explanations:
This problem involves filling in blanks about historical periods (Heian, feudal Japan), Japanese feudal society (shogun, samurai, Bushido Code), and the Byzantine Empire (Justinian, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, cultural diffusion, etc.). The subfield of History (under Social Science) is the most appropriate as it deals with historical events, societies, and cultural developments.
# Answer:
(Here are some key fill - ins as examples, assuming we start with the first paragraph about Japan's Heian period):
1. The \underline{Heian} period began when the capital was moved to Heian - kyo (modern day Kyoto), after the \underline{Nara} period. The \underline{Heian} court was characterized by a focus on art, literature, and culture, as well as the important role \underline{women} played as active participants in court life. The Heian period was heavily influenced by \underline{Confucianism} and Buddhism and a uniquely Japanese identity began to emerge during the period.
2. Japan's military society is often called "\underline{feudal Japan}". The power structure in feudal society and government (Emperor, \underline{Shogun}, Daimyo, Samurai, peasants, merchants). The emperor during Japan's feudal period was largely a \underline{figurehead} with no real power; instead the \underline{Shogun}, or military leader, had the real power. Japan's feudal period was characterized by warring daimyo (nobles) fighting each other for \underline{land} and political influence. Samurai training began during early childhood and that \underline{Samurai} were beholden to their Daimyo, expected to protect his land. Samurai were expected to be not only warriors, but also be educated in art and culture and follow the \underline{Bushido Code} (the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life).
3. The \underline{Western} Roman Empire fell because of corruption, overextended borders, a weak economy, and invading Germanic tribes. When the Western Empire fell in 476 CE, the \underline{Eastern} Roman Empire (later known as the Byzantine Empire) continued until the 1400s CE. Roman and \underline{Greek} culture was preserved by the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire as the \underline{Byzantine} Empire. The capital, \underline{Constantinople}, was located between the \underline{Black} Sea and the eastern entrance of the \underline{Mediterranean} Sea (Aegean Sea). Consequently, most \underline{trade} between Africa, Asia, and Europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to \underline{cultural diffusion}. Due to its Roman roots, \underline{Christianity} was the dominant religion in the empire. Religious disputes among Christians in the region resulted in the first split of Christianity, resulting in the emergence of a new Christian sect known as \underline{Eastern} Orthodox Christianity. \underline{Greek} was the official language of the Empire, and Christian texts were written in this language, spreading the language throughout the empire.
4. \underline{Justinian} tried to expand the Byzantine empire by regaining lost land in the Western Roman Empire. Justinian's main contribution was "Justinian's \underline{Code}". Ancient Roman laws were numerous (over 1600 books of laws) and often contradictory. Under Justinian's rules, these laws were revised and simplified. Justinian's Code remained the basis for Byzantine law for 900 years. The significance of Justinian's Code - it established clear crimes and \underline{punishments}, provided protections for different classes including slaves and \underline{women}, and even influenced modern international law. Justinian's wife, \underline{Theodora}, was a confidant and an advocate for women's rights. As Justinian fought to expand his empire and spread Christianity, he had many new churches built, most notably the cathedral called the \underline{Hagia Sophia}. The churches were elaborate and built through meticulous planning and designing, blending \underline{Greek} and \underline{Roman} influences with other influences resulting from cultural diffusion. After quelling a rebellion, Justinian directed the reconstruction of the Hagia Sophia to symbolize his, and Christianity's, victory. In addition to a large dome, the Hagia Sophia featured \underline{mosaics}, columns and pillars made from marble, and bronze doors throughout the structure. Christian \underline{missionaries} also helped spread the religion. Under his rule, he also ordered the construction of bridges, dams, and forts throughout the empire, assisting further with trade, defense, and cultural diffusion.
5. Be able to locate Constantinople on a map along with the neighboring countries and bodies of water. Known the geographic features that made the city easy to defend (surrounded by water, on an isthmus, mountainous borders). The capital \underline{Constantinople}, was located between the Black Sea and the eastern entrance of the Mediterranean Sea (Aegean Sea). Consequently, most trade between \underline{Africa}, Asia, and Europe passed through the empire, increasing its wealth and contributing to cultural diffusion. Geography allowed the empire to prevent the mass spread of Islam for the length of time of the empire's existence. \underline{Constantinople} was a melting pot of European culture, including Greek and Roman.

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