The Kondo or Golden Hall of the Horyuji illustrates the sturdy but graceful lines of early Japanese temple architecture.Which of the following did the Japanese builders base on Chinese models and follow for the Golden Hall?

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Japanese temple architecture was heavily influenced by Chinese models, including the use of ceramic tile as the primary source for roofing material. Wood and thatch were also used in some cases, but not for the Golden Hall of the Horyuji. Marble was not used at all in early Japanese temple architecture.

The Kondo or Golden Hall of the Horyuji Illustrates the Sturdy