1. China Notes
Exploring Our World

2. The oldest continuous culture on Earth
1949- Communist win control of mainland China under the leader Mao Zedong
1976 – China begins to modernize their agriculture, industries and technology.
China remains a poor country by world standards.

4. Under communism, women gained equal status and were sent to work along side the men.
To slow population growth, the government starts a one child policy.
The government seems to be in favor of increasing economic freedoms, but…

5. What is Tiananmen Square?

6. The government does not want to make political reforms.
Tiananmen Square
1989 students and workers hold pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing.
The government uses troops and tanks to crush the protests
Killing and injuring hundreds of demonstrators

8. Soldiers began shooting anyone who got in their way
“One million Chinese can be considered a small number.” - Supreme Leader Deng Xiaoping
Soldiers began shooting anyone who got in their way

10. Southern China
Southern China is the nation’s most productive region and contains more than ¼ of its population.
The soils remains fertile despite over 4,000 years of continuous cultivation.
Rice is the top crop
Tea and cotton are also grown here

11. Rice terraces

12. Cultural Landmarks The Great Wall of China The Forbidden City
Terracotta Army

13. Great Wall of China

14. The Forbidden City

15. Terracotta Army

16. Religions
Buddhism
formed in India around 500 BC and spread throughout Southeast Asia
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama who will become the Buddha
Buddha means “Enlightened One”
Buddhist seek enlightenment through meditation

17. Religion Taoism Founded in China in the 6th century BC by Lao-tzu
He taught that there is a natural order to the universe, called the Tao, or “way”
One should live a simple life close to nature in order to be in perfect harmony with the Tao

18. Religion Confucianism Founded by Confucius in the 6th century BC
It is more of a code of ethics than an organized religion

19. Mrs. Breen in China
Palace of Heaven

21. Great Wall of China

23. Buddhist Temple

24. Beijing Smog 
Beijing Toilet 

25. China Foldable

26. Japan & Korea

28. Japan Japan is about the size of California
It is made up of four large “home” islands and more than 3,000 smaller ones.
More than 70% of Japan is mountainous.
Mt. Fuji – Japan’s highest peak and
- Japan’s national symbol

31. Even though less than 1/5 of Japan’s land is arable, they have agricultural success because of modern farming methods and terraced cultivation.
Almost ½ of Japan’s farmland is used to grow rice.

32. Despite its dependence on imported natural resources, Japan produces goods that are considered some of the best in the world.
Japan is the 2nd largest industrial power in the world
The Japanese have the world’s highest life expectancy:
(82 for women; 76 for men)

33. Traditional Art

36. Japanese Samurai

38. How could a country with so little natural resources become an economic powerhouse?
Japan’s people have a strong work ethic.
That’s a belief that work is good in and of itself
Many Japanese work on weekends and until late at night

39. Cultural innovations that have diffused to Japan include:
-blue jeans
-rock music
-soda
-baseball, golf, and skiing

40. Shinto A religion practiced in Japan Does not claim any founder
Believe that gods inhabit natural objects, such as rivers, trees, rocks, and mts.
Shrine – a sacred place of worship
Important symbol of Shinto is a gateway, marking the entrance to shrines

42. Korea

45. KOREA Korea is a peninsula, about the size of Florida.
After WW II, it was divided into 2 nations…North Korea and South Korea
The Soviet Union occupied the northern part
The US occupied the southern part

46. NORTH KOREA
North Korea is a strict Communist state with few political and religious freedoms.
They have a large military.
The U.S. has worked to prevent N. Korea from obtaining nuclear weapons.
However, they have recently been testing missiles that may be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

47. 40% of North Koreans work on state farms
Private citizens can own only small garden plots.

48. SOUTH KOREA Democratic government with political and religious freedom
South Korea’s industrial base is heavily diversified and competitive
The work force is literate and well-trained.

49. KOREAN REUNIFICATION
There is almost no trade or communication between North and South Korea.
Koreans have long wished for peace and unity, but they have been unable to resolve their differences.
Their border is a 2 ½ mile wide demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Thousands of US soldiers are stationed on US military bases in South Korea to reinforce the border

53. Inside North Korea Documentary
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