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Draw up a timeline summarising the information about the earlyhabitation of Japan, before the Shogunate period.

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Draw up a timeline summarising the information about the early habitation of Japan, before the Shogunate period.

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Sure, here is a basic timeline of the early habitation of Japan, before the Shogunate period:

  1. Paleolithic Period (Approximately 30,000 BC - 14,000 BC): The earliest known inhabitants of Japan were nomadic hunter-gatherers who used tools made of stone and bone.

  2. Jomon Period (Approximately 14,000 BC - 300 BC): This period is named after the "jomon" or cord-marked pottery produced during this time. The people during this period were semi-sedentary, living in pit dwellings and subsisting on hunting, fishing, and gathering.

  3. Yayoi Period (Approximately 300 BC - 300 AD): The Yayoi period marked the introduction of rice cultivation, metalworking, and a more hierarchical social structure. The population increased significantly during this period.

  4. Kofun Period (Approximately 300 AD - 538 AD): This period is named after the large burial mounds or "kofun" that were constructed for members of the ruling class. The society was politically complex, with a central ruler and regional leaders.

  5. Asuka Period (Approximately 538 AD - 710 AD): This period saw the introduction of Buddhism and the Chinese writing system. The capital was moved to Asuka.

  6. Nara Period (710 AD - 794 AD): The capital was moved to Nara, and the first written histories of Japan were produced during this period.

  7. Heian Period (794 AD - 1185 AD): The capital was moved to Heian (modern-day Kyoto). This period is known for its art, literature, and culture, and is often considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court.

The Shogunate period, also known as the Kamakura period, began in 1185 AD.

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