The most important attraction of Buddhism to ordinary Japanese during the Nara and Heian eras was its
a. philosophical perspectives.
b. colorful and elaborate rituals.
c. preoccupation with meditation.
d. promise of a socially progressive society.
b
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___________published the first American spelling book and later compiled the first major dictionary of American English
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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