Yayoi Period of Japan Quiz - Statistics

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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
90%
The Yayoi period lasted from around 300 BC to what year AD? 300
81%
What country was Japan most influenced by during this time period? China
57%
What is the name of the famous queen during this time period? Himiko
52%
Which religion, still popular in Japan today, came from ancient spiritual beliefs in gods called Kami? Shinto
52%
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
48%
In which modern city were Yayoi remains first discovered? Tokyo
38%
Meaning "stunted" or "dwarfed", the Chinese called Japan during this time period the Land of what? Wa
38%
Iron was also introduced to Japan during this period. What was it primarily used to make? Weapons
33%
Over which kingdom, the strongest of the time, did the above preside? Yamatai
33%
The places where rice is grown are called _____ fields. Paddy
24%
The introduction of this cultural influence into Japan caused communities and social _______ to form. Classes
19%
What is the name of the bronze bells used during this period, possibly as objects of prayer for harvest, etc.? Dōtaku
14%
Bronze was introduced to Japan during this period, and was primarily used for what kind of purpose? Ornamental
14%
What is the name for the jar form of Yayoi pottery, designed for storage? Tsubo
14%
In Jōmon pottery the stress is on decoration, while in Yayoi pottery the stress is on what? Form
10%
What is the name for the pot form of Yayoi pottery, used for cooking? Kame
5%
What is the name for the pedestaled form of Yayoi pottery, used for serving food? Takatsuki
0%
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