Intro Draw a house you have 2 minutes Add a sun Add two trees Add a car out front Add 3 windows Add a family to the left of the house Add a pet

Isolation Intro: Before modern technology, China was isolated from the rest of the world. As a result, China developed a unique culture. This is evident in Chinese writing, philosophy, and religions. (Basically European and Western culture was unable to diffuse to the region until recently).

Key Terms Isolationism – a policy of national isolation by not trading with or being involved with other countries Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism – the attitude that one’s own group or culture is superior to other groups. COPY BOTH TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Isolation (1800s) Human CausesPhysical Causes CREATE THE CHART BELOW

Physical Causes Mountains (such as the Himalayas and the Tian Shan) and Deserts (like the Gobi Desert) acted as natural barriers to the spread of culture in and out of East Asia. Location and Distance from other major civilizations allowed East Asia to develop in isolation and create a unique culture. RECORD THE WORDS IN BOLD IN THE CORRECT SPOT ON THE CHART

Causes Human CausesPhysical Causes Mountains Deserts Location Distance to other Civilizations Directions: 1. CHECK YOUR CHART 2. Sketch a picture by at least one of the causes.

Human Causes The Great Wall of China was built to keep invaders out of East Asia but it also kept out trade and cultural diffusion. Ethnocentrism, or the attitude that one’s own group is superior to other groups prevented the adoption of outside cultures. Isolationism was a political philosophy in many East Asian governments that prevented trade and travel with civilizations outside of East Asia. RECORD THE WORDS IN BOLD IN THE CORRECT SPOT ON THE CHART

Causes Human CausesPhysical Causes Mountains Deserts Location Distance to other Civilizations The Great Wall of China Ethnocentrism Isolationism Directions: 1. CHECK YOUR CHART 2. Sketch a picture by at least one of the causes.

Isolation Effects (1800s) Social Economic Political CREATE THE CHART BELOW

Economic Effects LACK OF INDUSTRIALIZATION AND URBANIZATION until the 20 th Century due to a lack of cultural diffusion. NO TRADE with other civilizations eventually left East Asian countries in POVERTY. East Asia became LESS MODERN than other civilization due to its isolation. RECORD THE WORDS IN BOLD IN THE CORRECT SPOT ON THE CHART

Effects of Isolation (1800s) Social Economic Political Lack of industrialization and urbanization No trade with other countries Poverty Less modern than other regions Directions: 1. CHECK YOUR CHART 2. Sketch a picture by at least one example from each column.

Social Effects UNIQUE RELIGIONS such as Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism developed in East Asia. EASTERN PHILOSOPHY developed differently than Western Philosophy. ETHNOCENTRISM grew as these cultures developed distinct cultural and ethnic differences due to the isolation. CHINESE CULTURE was the main cultural influence in East and Southeast Asian cultures

Effects of Isolation (1800s) Social Economic Political Lack of industrialization and urbanization No trade with other countries Poverty Less modern than other regions Unique religions developed Eastern Philosophy developed Ethnocentrism increased Chinese culture spread through Asia Directions: 1. CHECK YOUR CHART 2. Sketch a picture by at least one example from each column.

Political Effects Due to the isolation, there were MANY WARS BETWEEN E. ASIAN EMPIRES. By the 19 th century, isolationism in China led to a WEAK MILITARY. European countries were able to COLONIZE SE ASIAN COUNTRIES in the 19 th century.

Effects of Isolation (1800s) Social Economic Political Lack of industrialization and urbanization No trade with other countries Poverty Less modern than other regions Unique religions developed Eastern Philosophy developed Ethnocentrism increased Chinese culture spread though Asia Many local wars between East Asian empires Led to a weakened military Enabled European countries to colonize parts of East Asia. Directions: 1. CHECK YOUR CHART 2. Sketch a picture by at least one example from each column.

Assignment Human Causes Write each human cause and your solution to address each cause. Physical Causes Sketch examples of technology that would address each physical cause. Effects Identify the economic, political, and social effect that you think is the worst. (one for each) Justify your reasoning.