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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of *Shishi*, the *Edo period* is considered a time of…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the late Edo period, the term *shishi* referred to political activists, primarily samurai from southwestern clans like Satsuma, Chōshū, and Tosa, who opposed the shogunate and advocated for *sonnō jōi* (revering the Emperor and expelling foreigners). However, the label was also sometimes applied to those supporting the shogunate, such as members of the Shinsengumi.
Trivia Question Explanation: The *shishi* were political activists operating during the late Edo period, characterized by growing opposition to the shogunate and debates over Japan’s future, leading to significant political and ideological clashes.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of early modern literature, the Edo period is considered a component of which regional definition of this literary era?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The 'Early Modern period' in literature, succeeding Medieval and Renaissance literature, doesn't have a single, universally consistent timeframe. While it generally spans from 1550 to 1750 in Europe, its duration varies significantly across different regions like Persia, Japan, India, and the Ottoman Empire, aligning with their respective dynastic or modernization periods.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Edo period in Japan is specifically identified within the provided text as constituting the 'Early Modern period' for that region, lasting until 1868 with the start of the Meiji period.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of sushi, the Edo period is considered the time when it transitioned from a preservation technique to…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Edo period (1603-1867), sushi evolved from a method of preserving fish using fermented rice to a quickly consumed food item favored by the <i>chōnin</i>, or commoner class. Hanaya Yohei's invention of <i>nigiri-zushi</i> around 1824, featuring seafood atop hand-pressed vinegared rice, cemented sushi's place as a popular fast food of the time.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Edo period saw sushi become a convenient and affordable meal for the <i>chōnin</i>, the urban commoner class, due to Hanaya Yohei’s innovations and the increasing demand for quick meals.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of Toei Kyoto Studio Park, the Edo period is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Toei Kyoto Studio Park, established in 1975, uniquely recreates the atmosphere of the Edo period through its design as a theme park and functioning film set. This allows for the production of movies while simultaneously offering visitors an immersive experience of historical Japan.
Trivia Question Explanation: Toei Kyoto Studio Park was specifically designed and built to resemble the Edo period, serving both as a working film set for historical dramas and a theme park offering an immersive experience of that era.
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Study Hint 5
Question: In the context of Hokusai, Edo period *ukiyo-e* art is considered to have undergone a significant transformation from its earlier focus on…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Edo period, Katsushika Hokusai significantly broadened the scope of *ukiyo-e* art, moving it away from traditional portraiture of figures like courtesans and actors towards depictions of landscapes, plants, and animals, ultimately influencing Western artists during the Japonisme movement.
Trivia Question Explanation: Hokusai played a key role in shifting *ukiyo-e* art from its initial concentration on portraits of individuals, particularly those within the entertainment industry, to encompass a wider range of subjects like landscapes and nature.
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Study Hint 6
Question: In the context of the Toi gold mine, the Edo period is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Toi gold mine was a significant source of gold during Japan's Edo period, operating from within the Izu Peninsula. Its continued operation into the mid-20th century demonstrates a long-lasting economic impact stemming from resources exploited during this earlier era.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Toi gold mine gained importance specifically during the Edo period, establishing itself as a key gold source within Japan at that time, and continued operation for many years afterward.
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Study Hint 7
Question: In the context of *inrō*, the Edo period is considered a time of…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Edo period, the *inrō* emerged as a practical accessory for those wearing kimonos, as traditional Japanese clothing lacked pockets. These intricately decorated cases, suspended from the obi sash, provided a convenient way to carry small personal items like identity seals and medicine, evolving from their initial purpose in the preceding Sengoku period.
Trivia Question Explanation: The *inrō* originated in the Sengoku period as a portable seal and medicine container, but it became more widely adopted and refined during the Edo period to accommodate the needs of those without pockets in their traditional garments.
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Study Hint 8
Question: In the context of Osaka, the Edo period is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Edo period (1603-1867), Osaka rose to prominence as a significant cultural center within Japan, building upon its earlier role as a regional port dating back to the Kofun period. This cultural importance solidified Osaka's position as a key city even before its later industrial growth following the Meiji Restoration.
Trivia Question Explanation: The source text explicitly states that Osaka 'continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture,' demonstrating its cultural significance during that time.
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