18 Questions
What were the distinctive patterns on the earliest Japanese pottery vessels called?
Jomon
Around what time period did wet rice cultivation become well established in Japan?
500 BCE
What materials were used to make farming tools and weapons in ancient Japan?
Iron
What were the large objects, some as tall as 1.2 meters, made of in ancient Japan?
Bronze
What was likely the main source of protein in the diet of ancient Japanese people?
Fish
What significant development occurred in Japan around 500 BCE?
The emergence of villages and towns due to intensive agriculture
What was a major source of protein in the traditional Japanese diet?
Fish, poultry, and soy products
Which of the following made wet rice cultivation possible in Japan?
Summer rains
What was a common use for soy beans in medieval Japan?
Making tofu and soy sauce
Which of the following was NOT a common source of food from the sea in medieval Japan?
Lobster
What was the primary role of rice cultivation for peasants in medieval Japan?
To sell or pay taxes to samurai
Which of the following is a feature of Japan's location?
Volcanoes and earthquakes
What is not one of the major cultural innovations of the Jomon period in ancient Japan?
Wet rice cultivation
Which material was not commonly used to make agricultural tools and weapons in ancient Japan?
Aluminum
Which of the following was not a major protein source in the traditional Japanese diet?
Beef
What was a significant cultural innovation introduced during the Yayoi period in ancient Japan?
Wet rice cultivation
Which material was commonly used to make decorative items like mirrors and bells in ancient Japan?
Bronze
What was a significant characteristic of the Jomon pottery produced in ancient Japan?
Decorated with intricate patterns
Explore the history of Japanese pottery during the Middle Jomon Period (3000–2000 BCE) and learn about the distinctive rope-like patterns found on the ancient pottery jars. Discover how humans settled in Japan around 30,000 years ago, during a time when the sea level was lower than today.
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