Landmark 2, Lesson 8, Part 2

the gray or black powder that is left after a fire

• detergent

• dye

• fertilizer

• ash

something that is added to soil to help plants grow

• tinker

• kettle

• fertilizer

• pan

a substance that is used to add color to something

• detergent

• dye

• specialized

• arithmetic

a chemical used for cleaning

• detergent

• dealer

• resell

• repairer

Who repaired old pans, kettles, and pots?

• ash buyers

• paper buyers

• ceramic repairers

• tinkers

What were recycled in the Edo period?

• kettles and pots

• old pans

• clothes and paper

• broken dishes and bowls

Which was NOT done in the Edo period?

• Ceramic repairers fixed broken dishes and bowls with glue.

• Broken household articles were thrown away.

• Worn-out clothes were reused as floor cloths.

• Printed paper was passed on from one generation to another.