Statistics for Yayoi Period of Japan Quiz

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The Jōmon period ended and the Yayoi period started because of new cultural influences from the continent of Asia. Which was the most important of these?Rice cultivation
100%
The Yayoi period lasted from around 300 BC to what year AD?300
92%
What country was Japan most influenced by during this time period?China
58%
Which religion, still popular in Japan today, came from ancient spiritual beliefs in gods called Kami?Shinto
58%
What is the name of the famous queen during this time period?Himiko
50%
In which modern city were Yayoi remains first discovered?Tokyo
50%
Meaning "stunted" or "dwarfed", the Chinese called Japan during this time period the Land of what?Wa
42%
Iron was also introduced to Japan during this period. What was it primarily used to make?Weapons
42%
The above, being a new commodity for wealth (something previously not had in Japan), and the introduction of metal, also caused what to start happening during this time period?Warfare
33%
Over which kingdom, the strongest of the time, did the above preside?Yamatai
33%
What is the name of the bronze bells used during this period, possibly as objects of prayer for harvest, etc.?Dōtaku
25%
The places where rice is grown are called _____ fields.Paddy
25%
In Jōmon pottery the stress is on decoration, while in Yayoi pottery the stress is on what?Form
17%
Bronze was introduced to Japan during this period, and was primarily used for what kind of purpose?Ornamental
17%
What is the name for the jar form of Yayoi pottery, designed for storage?Tsubo
17%
The introduction of this cultural influence into Japan caused communities and social _______ to form.Classes
8%
What is the name for the pot form of Yayoi pottery, used for cooking?Kame
8%
What is the name for the pedestaled form of Yayoi pottery, used for serving food?Takatsuki
0%

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