Question

which of the following is not true of japanese pottery during the jomon period?
a. the pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit.
b. during the jomon period, pots were made using coil technique.
c. pieces of jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
d. the pots were used mainly for cooking.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Jomon pottery is known for its artistic and playful designs, so this is true.
• Option b: The coil technique was commonly used in Jomon pottery making, so this is true.
• Option c: There is no historical or cultural evidence that Jomon pottery had "magic powers of good fortune"—this is a false claim.
• Option d: Jomon pots were primarily used for cooking and storage, so this is true.

Answer:

C. Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.