China, Mongolia, and Taiwan Mrs. Reed via Mrs. Barker 8 th Grade Geography

Objectives What are the physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan? What are the physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan? What types of climates are found in China, Mongolia, and Taiwan? What types of climates are found in China, Mongolia, and Taiwan? What natural resources do China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have? What natural resources do China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have?

Physical Features Mountains: Himalayas (Mt. Everest), Kunlun, Tian Shan, Altay, Greater Khingan Range Mountains: Himalayas (Mt. Everest), Kunlun, Tian Shan, Altay, Greater Khingan Range

Physical Features Plains - North China Plain Plains - North China Plain

Physical Features River: Huang, Chang, Yangtze, Xi River River: Huang, Chang, Yangtze, Xi River

Physical Features Plateaus-Basins, and Deserts Plateaus-Basins, and Deserts Plateau of Tibet, Taklimakan Desert, Tarim Basin, Plateau of Tibet, Taklimakan Desert, Tarim Basin,

Continued Turpan Depression, Mongolian Plateau, Gobi Desert Turpan Depression, Mongolian Plateau, Gobi Desert

Climates The southeastern coast is the most humid region. The southeastern coast is the most humid region. The extreme northwest has a desert climate. The extreme northwest has a desert climate.

Climates Seasonal monsoon winds affect the south and east. Seasonal monsoon winds affect the south and east. Typhoons are common in the summer and fall. Typhoons are common in the summer and fall.

Resources China-Minerals: gold, iron ore, lead, salt, uranium, and zinc; coal (china is the leader in coal resources) and oil. China-Minerals: gold, iron ore, lead, salt, uranium, and zinc; coal (china is the leader in coal resources) and oil.

Resources Mongolia - coal, copper, gold, iron ore, and oil. Mongolia - coal, copper, gold, iron ore, and oil. Taiwan - arable land is the chief assets Taiwan - arable land is the chief assets

Objectives What are some of the major events in the history of China? What are some of the major events in the history of China? What are some features of China’s culture? What are some features of China’s culture?

China’s History 500 B.C. The Great Wall is ordered to be constructed by the Qin Dynasty Emperor 500 B.C. The Great Wall is ordered to be constructed by the Qin Dynasty Emperor

Genghis Kahn leads Mongols in 1200s; Genghis Kahn leads Mongols in 1200s; Ming dynasty closed China to outsiders Ming dynasty closed China to outsiders

1600s-The Manchu ruled for 260 years 1600s-The Manchu ruled for 260 years

1500s-1800s - Europeans established trade with China. 1500s-1800s - Europeans established trade with China.

1912-First Republic of China is formed under Sun Yat-sen First Republic of China is formed under Sun Yat-sen.

Communists fight Nationalists and win in Communists fight Nationalists and win in People’s Republic of China created. People’s Republic of China created.

Mao initiates the Cultural Revolution Mao initiates the Cultural Revolution.

Cultural Features Ninety-two percent of the population is Han Chinese Ninety-two percent of the population is Han Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the dominant and official language. Mandarin Chinese is the dominant and official language.

Taoism and the teachings of Confucius are important to Chinese culture. Taoism and the teachings of Confucius are important to Chinese culture.

Buddhism is an important religion. Buddhism is an important religion.

Education is a huge aspect of the culture. Education is a huge aspect of the culture.

Government controls many aspects of daily life in China. Government controls many aspects of daily life in China.

Chinese medicine stresses herbal remedies and harmony with nature. Chinese medicine stresses herbal remedies and harmony with nature.

Objectives Where do most China’s people live? Where do most China’s people live? What are the Major cities in China, and What are they like? What are the Major cities in China, and What are they like? What is China’s economy like? What is China’s economy like? What challenges does China face? What challenges does China face?

China’s People Ten percent of the population lives in the deserts and mountains of the west. Ten percent of the population lives in the deserts and mountains of the west.

Northern China Plain is heavily populated. Northern China Plain is heavily populated.

Most people live in the countryside. Most people live in the countryside.

China’s Cities Shanghai-leading industrial center and seaport. Shanghai-leading industrial center and seaport. Nanjing, Wahun- industrial centers built on iron ore and coal mines Nanjing, Wahun- industrial centers built on iron ore and coal mines

Cities Beijing (Peking)- capital with high cultural heritage. Beijing (Peking)- capital with high cultural heritage. Hong Kong - Major seaport and center for banking and trade Hong Kong - Major seaport and center for banking and trade

Objectives How has Mongolia’s culture developed? How has Mongolia’s culture developed? What is Taiwan’s culture like? What is Taiwan’s culture like?

Mongolia Despite communist rule, many people are still nomadic herders. Despite communist rule, many people are still nomadic herders. Nomads live in gers Nomads live in gers Horseplay is an important role in Mongolian life. Horseplay is an important role in Mongolian life. Ulaanbaatar-capital- main industrial center Ulaanbaatar-capital- main industrial center

Taiwan 85% population is Taiwanese. 85% population is Taiwanese. Chinese ways dominate the culture. Chinese ways dominate the culture. Japanese influence in buildings/foods. Japanese influence in buildings/foods. European and American influence present. European and American influence present. Modern & industrial economy. Modern & industrial economy. Challenges-overpopulation & environment Challenges-overpopulation & environment