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2. Chapter Menu Introduction Section 1: Section 1: China Section 2: Section 2: Japan Section 3: Section 3: North Korea and South Korea Visual Summary

3. Chapter Intro 1 East Asia’s increasing participation in the global community, and the resulting diffusion of the region’s cultures, continue to have a profound effect on the world. East Asia’s growing and aging populations bring challenges for the future.

4. Chapter Intro 2 Section 1: China The characteristics and distribution of human populations affect physical and human systems. China’s economy and culture are undergoing changes as people migrate from rural areas to urban areas.

5. Chapter Intro 3 Section 2: Japan Culture influences people’s perceptions of places and regions. Japan’s mix of Asian and Western cultures has been a contributing factor to the country’s influence in the world.

6. Chapter Intro 4 Section 3: North Korea and South Korea Geography is used to interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future. North Korea and South Korea share similar histories but are moving in very different directions.

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8. Section 1-GTR China China’s economy and culture are undergoing changes as people migrate from rural areas to urban areas.

9. Section 1-GTR aborigine China ideogram atheist design culture hearthculture hearth dynasty philosophy restriction

10. Section 1-GTR A.Tibet China B.Mongolia C.Shanghai D.Beijing E.Tianjin F.Guangzhou

11. A.A B.B C.C Section 1 Are you familiar with the culture of China? A.Yes B.No C.Somewhat China

12. Section 1 Cities and rural areas are changing as large numbers of Chinese move to urban areas. Population Patterns The people: –About 92% of China’s people belong to the line of the Han family. –The other 8% belong to about 55 different ethnic groups.

13. Section 1 –Tibetans –Aborigines—2% of Taiwan’s inhabitants –Mongolians Population Patterns (cont.)

14. Section 1 Population Patterns (cont.) Density and distribution: –More than 90% of the people live on only one- sixth of the land. –Most live in the fertile valleys and plains of China’s three great rivers.

15. Section 1 Population Patterns (cont.) The increasing urbanization, along with population growth, has led to overcrowding in some Chinese cities. Chinese Population by Age and Sex

16. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 In China, the word “Chinese” means which of the following? A.Descendents of the Han family B.A person of the Middle Kingdom C.A person from China D.Immigrant from Taiwan

17. Section 1 China has experienced powerful transformations throughout its long history. History and Government Early dynasties and rulers: –Shang dynasty—first historical records kept –Zhou dynasty—Confucius and Laozi lived during this time. –Qin Shi Huang Di—built Great Wall

18. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) –Han and Tang dynasties –Ming dynasty –Qing dynasty Chinese Empires, 200s B.C. – A.D. 900s

19. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) Revolutions: –1927—Chiang Kai-shek formed the Nationalist government of the Republic of China. –1949—the Communists won power and set up the People’s Republic of China.

20. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) A Tale of Two Chinas: –Taiwan and China have intertwined economies despite differences.

21. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) A Free Mongolia: –After the collapse of Soviet communism, the Mongolians adopted a democratic constitution.

22. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 Where did China’s culture begin? A.The North China Plain B.The valley of the Wei River C.Along the Chang Jiang River D.In the Tarim Basin

23. Section 1 Chinese culture is a mix of modern and traditional practices. Culture Education—in the past, only the wealthiest Chinese learned to read and write. –Today, literacy is on the rise.

24. Section 1 Culture (cont.) Health care—better health care has increased life expectancy. Language—Mandarin dialect of the Han Chinese language Religion—many atheists; some hold onto Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism The arts—poetry, opera, porcelain pottery

25. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 The written Chinese language is represented by which of the following? A.Letters B.Hieroglyphics C.Ideograms D.Sanskrit

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27. Section 2-GTR Japan Japan’s mix of Asian and Western cultures has been a contributing factor to the country’s influence in the world.

28. Section 2-GTR homogeneous Japan cultural convergencecultural convergence haiku acculturation document clan shogun samurai global expert

29. Section 2-GTR A.Tōkaidō corridor Japan B.Tokyo C.Nagasaki D.Hiroshima

30. A.A B.B Section 2 Do you think Japan is predominantly a traditional or modern society? A.Traditional B.Modern Japan

31. Section 2 Japan’s ethnically homogeneous and highly urban society shapes population patterns. Population Patterns The people: –About 99% of Japan’s population is ethnic Japanese.

32. Section 2 Population Patterns (cont.) Density and distribution: –About 78% of Japan’s127.7 million people live in coastal urban areas, such as the Tōkaidō corridor. –Tokyo is the world’s most populous urban area. Population and Transportation in Japan

33. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Japan’s northernmost large island is which of the following? A.Kagoshima B.Sendai C.Hokkaidō D.Akita

34. Section 2 Japan has been shaped by both isolation from and interaction with other cultures throughout its history. History and Government Early history: –China and Korea have a significant impact on Japan’s civilization. –Yamato dynasty

35. Section 2 History and Government (cont.) –Yoritomo Minamoto—first shogun –1542—first contact with Europe –1854—U.S. Navy pressures Japan to trade with the U.S. –Meiji Restoration

36. Section 2 History and Government (cont.) Modern Japan: –Change from feudal country to a modern country –Cultural convergence –1894–1895—war with China –1904–1905—fought Russia –WWI and WWII Japan in World War II

37. Section 2 History and Government (cont.) –Invaded Manchuria and China –Pact with Nazi Germany –Today—democracy and second-largest economy

38. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 How did China and Korea have such an impact on Japan’s early civilization? A.Travel via boat B.Korean Peninsula C.Man-made bridges D.None of the above

39. Section 2 Japanese culture is a mix of ancient and modern influences. Culture Education—highly regarded and encouraged Health care—improved health care has helped increase the average life expectancy to 82 years.

40. Section 2 Culture (cont.) Language—Japanese Religion—Buddhism and Shintoism The arts—origami, tea ceremony, formal landscaping, Kabuki theater, poetry (haiku) Family life—family is a source of stability and strength.

41. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Which of the following languages has not influenced the Japanese language? A.Korean B.French C.English D.Mongolian

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43. Section 3-GTR North Korea and South Korea North Korea and South Korea share similar histories but are moving in very different directions.

44. Section 3-GTR cultural divergencecultural divergence North Korea and South Korea job ideology

45. Section 3-GTR A.Seoul North Korea and South Korea B.P’yŏngyang

46. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 When did North Korea and South Korea became separate countries? A.After World War II B.After the Korean War C.After World War I North Korea and South Korea

47. Section 3 Physical geography and an ethnically homogeneous population affect population patterns in North Korea and South Korea. Population Patterns The people: –Ethnically homogenous –Small groups of Chinese, Japanese, and foreign nationals

48. Section 3 Population Patterns (cont.) Density and distribution: –Most people inhabit coastal plains. –About two-thirds of the Korean population live in cities. –South Korea has more than twice as many people as North Korea. Korean Population Growth

49. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 Which of the following divides North Korea and South Korea? A.The Demilitarized Zone B.A series of large rivers C.Mountains D.A great wall

50. Section 3 The decision to divide Korea into North Korea and South Korea remains an important factor in the two countries’ development. History and Government Early history: –Influence of Chinese –Buddhism and Confucianism introduced

51. Section 3 History and Government (cont.) Silla and Koryo dynasties Invaded by Mongolia, China, Japan Ruled by Japan; independence at end of WWII

52. Section 3 History and Government (cont.) After the Korean War: –North Korea: Centralized government controlled by the Korean Workers’ Party (KWP) Economic stagnation, acute food shortages, serious mismanagement of crucial resources The Korean War –South Korea: Republic

53. A.A B.B Section 3 Which country tested a nuclear weapon in 2006? A.North Korea B.South Korea

54. Section 3 Ancient ties created a shared culture, while modern political divisions have fueled differences in North Korea and South Korea. Culture Education: –North Korea—teaches communist ideology –South Korea—improvement since WWII

55. Section 3 Culture (cont.) Health care: –North Korea—people suffer from inadequate food, water, and heating supplies. –South Korea—successful, modern system

56. Section 3 Culture (cont.) Language—Korean Religion—Confucianism The arts—vases glazed in celadon, Buddhist statues and sculptures, Buddhist temples

57. A.A B.B Section 3 Which part of Korea has adopted many elements of Western culture and has a life expectancy of 77? A.North Korea B.South Korea

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59. VS 1 The People of East Asia The populations of North Korea, South Korea, and Japan are ethnically homogenous. China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have slightly more diverse populations. For example, China is home to about 56 different ethnic groups, most of which are Han Chinese. Population in China and South Korea continues to grow, while Japan’s aging population is creating new challenges for the country.

60. VS 2 History and Government Confucianism and Daoism developed in China. Buddhism spread from India throughout East Asia. China was ruled by a succession of dynasties until the early 1900s. Today China’s government is an authoritarian one-party state. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia have democratically elected governments. North Korea’s government is run by communist dictator Kim Jong II.

61. VS 3 East Asia Today Diplomatic and military pressure from the West has gradually opened up much of East Asia to the outside world. With the exception of North Korea, East Asia has actively opened up its markets, and become a global exporter of goods. North Korea remains economically cut off from the rest of the world.

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71. DFS Trans 3 Korea lies between Japan and China, and throughout the centuries both countries have influenced Korea. Communist North Korea was influenced politically by its proximity to China and Russia.

72. Vocab1 aborigine an area’s original inhabitants

73. Vocab2 culture hearth a center where cultures developed and from which ideas and traditions spread outward

74. Vocab3 dynasty a ruling house or continuing family of rulers, especially in China

75. Vocab4 ideogram a pictorial character or symbol that represents a specific meaning or idea

76. Vocab5 atheism the belief that there is no God

77. Vocab6 homogeneous of the same or similar kind or nature

78. Vocab7 clan tribal community or large group of people related to one another

79. Vocab8 shogun military ruler in medieval Japan

80. Vocab9 samurai in medieval Japan, a class of professional soldiers who lived by a strict code of personal honor and loyalty to a noble

81. Vocab10 cultural convergence the mixing of cultures

82. Vocab11 haiku form of Japanese poetry originally consisting of 17 syllables and three lines, often about nature

83. Vocab12 acculturation cultural modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture

84. Vocab13 cultural divergence separation of people or societies, with regard to beliefs, values, and customs, because of distinctly different political systems

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