WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Yangshao people were millet farmers who took advantage of the rich soil of the flood plains surrounding the Yellow River. Aside from domesticating millet, they domesticated dogs and pigs, and supplemented their diet by fishing, hunting wild animals, and foraging wild plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Yangshao culture refers to a cultural complex along the Yellow River in what is now central China (primarily Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi provinces) between 5000 and 3000 BC. It was discovered in 1921 by the Swede Johan Gunnar Andersson (1874-1960).

Detailed explanation-3: -Yangshao pottery is so distinct among the regional cultures of Neolithic China that the culture itself is often referred to as the “Painted-pottery Culture.” This jar is a beautiful example of highly decorated pottery that was most likely used for funerary or ritual purposes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The earliest earthenware of the Yangshao culture was molded by hand. The potter’s wheel was invented much later during the Longshan culture. Yangshao artisans created fine white, red, and black painted pottery with human facial, animal, and geometric designs.