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Please choose just __//**one**//__ of the following questions and respond demonstating your understanding of the issues we have been covering in class.


 * Identify and explain some of the cultural characteristics of Japanese society during the late Heian period


 * Analyse the lyrics to Kimigayo which is adapted from a Heian period waka (poem). Describe the language being used and what they tell us about the values held in Japanese society.


 * Identify and explain the reasons behind the emergence of wealthy local lords as the holders of power in Japanese society under the shoguns.


 * What are the five key elements of the Bushido and how do they relate to Japanes society at this period of history?