1. Need to know Asia

2. Big Question
In what ways is the United States connected to Asia? 2-3 examples
How does the continent of Asia effect our daily lives? 2-3 examples
Define- Social Mobility

4. Asia History
Ancient civilizations in Asia were based on empires and dynasty
Families ruling over territory
Asia had three larger civilizations in its ancient history

5. Mesopotamia First known civilization (7,000 B.C.)
Earliest cities (3,500 B.C.)
Western Asia

6. Indus Valley Civilization
Bronze Age culture (2500 B.C B.C.)
Cities dominated by large public buildings
Southern Asia

7. Chinese Civilization East Asia Chinese Dynasties focus on united china
Mandate of Heaven- to rule based on the
ability to govern well and fair

8. Asia History
Over time these empires and dynasties spread throughout the continent

9. Asia Importance 1500’s
All of these civilizations were very different creating many cultural differences within the continent.
Similar to Africa and South/Latin America- Europe desires to use Asia’s economy and make global trading
They do this by land, but the faster way is by water

11. Importance
Economics
What these trading routes were called is the Silk Road
Trading spices- cinnamon, ginger, pepper, also the trading of opium is very important
Opium Wars- 1800’s- China vs primarily Britain and France
Religion
During these trades spreading of religion was very important as well
Buddhism and Hinduism- both of which are more philosophical thinking religions

12. Importance
Economics
Europe used Asia as a way to bring culture to Asia in particularly South and East Asia.
Used Asia as a key selling market. In particular tea, spices, opium
500 million people in 1750
4 billion people today

13. Asia from 1800-present
Combination of dynasties, empires and imperial countries rule over these nations until post WWII
Russian Communism plays a big role in post WWII politics- All throughout the continent
Throughout the 1970’s-2000’s Asia plays a large role in growing the worlds economies- 1980’s-Japan
2000 to present- India and China 6-10% gdp growth

14. Current Asia Economics
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