During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), trade in Japan had developed to the point where quarterly markets were held in larger towns. This suggests that trade was not only a dominant economic activity, but also had expanded beyond local or regional exchanges. The other choices are either incorrect or too extreme.

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Trade in Japan

Question 32

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Trade in Japan

A) was the dominant economic activity in the society by 500 C.E.
B) had reached a stage where quarterly markets were held in larger towns during the Kamakura period.
C) involved no foreign trade after the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
D) was restricted only to Chinese merchants.
E) was exclusively in agricultural products.

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