1. Asia
Cultural Geography

2. Religion Some religions that are found in Asia are: A. Buddhism
E. Shintoism
F. Islam
B. Hinduism
G. Christianity
C. Confucianism
D. Taoism

3. Taosim
Taosim is a religion or philosophy that began in China around B.C.
Tradition says that Taoism is based on the teachings of Laozi.
The Tao Te Ching is a collection of Laozi’s teachings.

4. Taoism The Tao is called the Great Mother Empty yet inexhaustible,
It gives birth to infinite worlds.
It is always present within you.
You can use it any way you want.

5. Yin Yang Symbol

6. Confuciansim
Confucianism is a philosophy that began in China around B.C.
It is based on the teachings of Confucius.
Confucianism is concerned mainly with social organization. It emphasizes respect for elders and education.

7. Shintoism Shintoism is a native religion of Japan.
Shintos worship kami (spirits). Sometimes kami live in specific places such as rivers, mountains, and lakes, and sometimes they are major natural objects such as the sun or moon.

8. Small Shinto Shrine

9. Torii

10. Tanuki - A Japanese Racoon Spirit

11. Tanuki Road Sign

12. Respect for Ancestors
Many Asian cultures venerate and even worship ancestors. This belief has been incorporated into Asian religions and belief systems.

13. Dynasty System Throughout China’s history, dynasties were established.
Dynasties are very similar to ruling families, and were in control until they were overthrown by local lords or even outside interference.
Mandate of Heaven – Belief that dynasties had this, the approval of the God’s and Goddesses.

14. Famous Dynasties Shang Dynasty
1. First ruling dynasty with historical records
Zhou Dynasty
1. Spread of Chinese culture and trade
2. Era of Kongfuzi (Confucius)
3. Era of Laozi (Daoism)
Qin Dynasty
1. Built Great Wall of China

15. 1. Expanded Chinese culture to all of East Asia
Famous Dynasties
Han Dynasty
1. Expanded Chinese culture to all of East Asia
Tang Dynasty
1. Had the largest metropolis in the world
Ming Dynasty
1. Zheng He, a naval explorer reached East Africa
Qing Dynasty
1. Last dynasty of China in early 1900’s

16. Feudal Japan

17. Founded the Kamakura Shogunate: 1185-1333
Minamoto Yoritomo
Founded the Kamakura Shogunate:

18. The emperor reigned, but did not always rule!
Feudal Society

19. Feudalism
A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service Japan:
Shogun
Land - Shoen
Loyalty
Land - Shoen
Daimyo
Daimyo
Loyalty
Samurai
Samurai
Samurai
Food
Protection
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant

20. Code of Bushido Rectitude Courage Benevolence Respect Honesty Honor
Loyalty

21. Seppuku: Ritual Suicide
It is honorable to die in this way.
Kaishaku – his “seconds”

22. Full Samurai Attire

23. Samurai Sword

24. Early Mounted Samurai Warriors

25. Underpinnings: Basic Steps in Self Defense
A COTTON BREECH CLOUT that extended up over the chest was the basic undergarment of a samurai’s costume
A SHORT SLEEVED KIMONO, or “armor robe,” was tied snugly at the waist with a special knot (lower right)

26. BILLOWING PANTALOONS,worn over the armor robe, fitted loosely in the legs to allow freedom of movement
AN EXQUISITE BROCADE, richly worked with a design of peonies, was one of the extravagant materials used in an armor robe that may have been made for a 14th Century imperial prince
STURDY SHINGUARDS of cloth or leather were reinforced with strips of iron to give protection from the front

27. Samurai Charging

28. Modern-Day “Samurai Warriors”

29. Feudalism
A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service Europe:
King
Land - Fief
Loyalty
Land - Fief
Lord
Lord
Loyalty
Knight
Knight
Knight
Food
Protection
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant

30. Code of Chivalry Justice Loyalty Defense Courage Faith Humility
Nobility

31. Medieval Warriors
vs.
European knight
Samurai Warrior

32. Medieval Warriors
vs.
Knight’s Armor
Samurai Armor