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The 13th century
About when were the Ainu established?
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Ainu means "Human"
What does "Ainu" mean?
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The Lomante
What is the name of the Ainu sacred bear ritual?
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Animal skins
What did the Ainu trade with the Japanese for cotton?
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15-16 for women
17-18 for men
What is the marriage age for women and men?
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Singing and Dancing
How do the Ainu people live in harmony with the Gods?
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Through story telling
How do the Ainu preserve their history?
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Dancing
What was a common activity during ceremonies, get togethers, and praying?
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Wealth and status
The Ainu wore ornaments as a sign of ____________?
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Hokkaido
What island did most Ainu live on?
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The Makkuri
What is the name of the instrument the Ainu people use?
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10
By 1979, approximately how many Ainu speakers remained?
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Nature
What was the base of the Ainu religion?
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Capes, leggings, and gloves
What did the Ainu women use animal fur to make? (3 possible answers, name 2)
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Soot and ash tree bark
What is the dye used for tattooing the women's faces made of?
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