Lecture 2: Yayoi & Kofun Periods Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the time frame of the Yayoi period?
400 BCE - 300 CE
This period is characterized by significant cultural developments in Japan.
What significant migration occurred during the Yayoi period?
Mass migration from the Korean peninsula
This migration brought new technologies and agricultural practices.
What new technologies were introduced during the Yayoi period?
New rice agriculture, bronze, and iron
These technologies significantly impacted the societal structure.
How was the Yayoi period recognized by China?
Significant in Yayoi politics
Chinese seals demonstrate the political power of the Yayoi.
What is the time frame of the Kofun period?
300 CE - 538 CE
This period is known for the development of keyhole-shaped tombs.
What does the Kofun period signify in terms of political structure?
Uniform tombs and national polity
This reflects the consolidation of power among chieftains.
What were the effects of rice agriculture during the Yayoi period?
- Sedentary, permanent settlements
- Land ownership
- Predictable food source
- Social hierarchy
- Basis for feudal system
These changes laid the foundation for Japanese politics.
What advancements were made in metallurgy during the Yayoi period?
Weapons production and more functional pottery
These advancements were crucial for territorial warfare.
What are Dotaku?
Bronze bells found at burial sites
They contain the first representational images and were used in rituals related to agricultural yield.
What characterized the tombs during the Kofun period?
Keyhole-shaped tombs in different regions
This marks a shift away from local landholding and reflects the wealth of chieftains.
Who became dominant by the late 5th century during the Kofun period?
Yamato clan
The descendants of this clan became the imperial family.
What are Haniwa?
Clay figures placed outside tombs
They served to separate the dead from the living worlds and had various forms, including soldiers and animals.
What is the significance of Soldier Haniwa?
Importance of military
These figures often depicted soldiers riding horses.
Fill in the blank: The Kofun period is characterized by _______ shaped tombs.
keyhole
This shape is distinctive and reflects the burial practices of the time.
True or False: The Yayoi period had evidence of writing.
False
There is still no evidence of writing from this period.
