Kinkaku-ji

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Kyoto, Japan
2. What is the original construction year?1397
3. What is Kinkaku-ji and why does it look golden?Kinkaku-ji is a temple in Japan that has gold leaf on its upper two stories, making it shine like a golden castle.
4. How did Kinkaku-ji start as a villa and become a temple?It was built in 1397 as a retirement home for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and after he died in 1408 it was turned into a Zen Buddhist temple called Rokuon-ji.

Kitayama Culture: An era in Japanese history (late 14th century) known for its lavish and refined aesthetics.
Rinzai School: A major school of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing meditation and koan study.
Shinden Style: An architectural style used in Heian period aristocratic residences, characterized by open spaces and verandas.
Bukke Style: An architectural style associated with samurai residences, featuring more robust and fortified elements.