1. Cultures of East Asia ©2012, TESCCC World Geography Unit 11, Lesson 03

2. Early Dynasties 2100 B.C. early farming societies developed in China Around 1766 B.C. dynasties formed (notable dynasties include the Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han) The Qin Dynasty gained control of China around 220 B.C. under the leadership of Shi Huangdi. He unified various border walls along the frontier to form the Great Wall of China ©2012, TESCCC

3. The Great Wall of China Built to protect China from invasions in the north Most famous portion began construction between 220 B.C. and 200 B.C. Built and rebuilt between 5 th century B.C. and 16 th century A.D. World Heritage Site Natural Wonder of the World Wall stands today a testament of man’s might, architectural ingenuity, and the nature of war ©2012, TESCCC

5. Confucianism The teachings of Confucius influenced Chinese society for more than 2,000 years. Ethical system that teaches morality (right and wrong behaviors) “Don’t worry if people don’t recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.” (Analects 1.16) Influenced Chinese society until the Communist Party took over in 1949 banning the practice. ©2012, TESCCC

7. Silk Roads Series of trade routes Began during the Han Dynasty Exchange of goods and ideas between Asia ©2012, TESCCC

8. Land and Sea Routes of the Silk Road ©2012, TESCCC

9. Communist Revolution in China A series of political upheavals between 1911 and 1949. Brought about the end of dynasty rule Nationalist vs. Communists Mao Zedong led communist across the country (Long March) Mao’s forces won and the People’s Republic of China was established on the mainland Mao set up collective farms and ruled as a totalitarian dictator Great Leap Forward – a plan to increase the economy (20 million people died), unsuccessful plan ended in 1961 Today, China remains a communist nation ©2012, TESCCC

11. Japan Emperors ruled Japan for hundreds of years Feudal system followed characterized by samurais and shoguns In 1603, Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu united Japan Up until the mid 1800s, Japan remained isolated Beginning in 1868, Japan began to industrialize (Meiji Restoration) ©2012, TESCCC

12. Japanese Emperor Hirohito (1980s) with President Reagan ©2012, TESCCC

13. Korea A series of kingdoms and dynasties created a unique culture The Korean War created a divided peninsula (38 th Parallel) North Korea is communist South Korea is capitalist ©2012, TESCCC

14. Solider in the DMZ (North Korean side) ©2012, TESCCC

15. Religious Traditions and Beliefs Shinto (origin-Japan)- animistic Buddhism- belief in meditation Daoism- ethical system (yin and yang) Confucianism ©2012, TESCCC