12 Questions
What event in Tadataka Inō's childhood caused his father to leave the family temporarily?
His mother's death when he was six
At what age did Tadataka Inō get reunited with his father?
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What led to Tadataka Inō receiving recognition from the lord of the domain?
His talent in cartography
What did Tadataka Inō draw that served for flood control and irrigation purposes?
A map of the Tone River
In addition to his talents in mathematics and astronomy, what other skill did Tadataka Inō have?
Accounting
What honor did the lord of the domain bestow on Tadataka Inō as recognition of his talents?
'Heir' title in his family
What skill did Inō master under Takahashi's tutelage?
Using celestial bodies for navigation
Why did Takahashi deem Inō's initial measurements inadequate?
Risk of error due to lack of precision
What was the purpose of Inō's survey of Ezo (Hokkaidō) in 1800?
To strengthen Japan's claim to the land
What impressed the shogunal leaders about the maps produced by Inō's team?
Accuracy and detail
What did Inō achieve by the time of his second outing to northern Honshū?
Measuring one degree of latitude
Who did Inō later confirm his findings closely matched in terms of latitude measurement?
Jérôme Lalande
Learn about the life of Tadataka Ino, a talented student with a passion for arithmetic and stargazing. Discover how his tumultuous childhood and early experiences shaped his remarkable journey.
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