How Did Commerce Start in Japan and What Products Formed

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Essay

How did commerce start in Japan and what products formed the base of trade? How did this activity alter Japanese society? Why did commerce develop at such a late time period compared to China?

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Definitions:

Compound

A substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.

Organic Compound

A compound primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C, known for its ability to form a vast number of compounds, more than any other element, due to its four valence electrons.

Hydrogen Atoms

The simplest and most abundant atom in the universe, consisting of one proton and one electron.