1. Southern and Eastern Asia Today
Unit 8

2. GPS
GPS: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
A. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
B. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism.
C. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.

3. Literacy and Standard of Living
Literacy affects the __________________.
____________ limits job choices.
Many countries only make education available to people who can pay for it.
GDP (gross domestic product)______________________________ ___________________________________

4. Contrasts
Higher rates of ________ are usually found in ________ countries.
Some SE Asian countries have weak ______________ but very high literacy rates.
China and North Korea have strong state-run systems that require attendance through a certain age.
China has some of the ___________________________________________ ______________________________.