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2. Section 1-GTR China Aborigine- an area’s original inhabitantsAborigine culture hearth- a center where cultures developed and from which ideas and traditions spread outwardculture hearth Dynasty- continuing family of rulers, especially in ChinaDynasty Ideogram- a pictorial character or symbol that represents a specific meaning or ideaIdeogram Atheist- the belief that there is no GodAtheist

3. Section 1-GTR A.Tibet China B.Mongolia C.Shanghai D.Beijing E.Hong Kong F.Guangzhou

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

5. Section 1 –Tibetans –Takeover in 1950s –Aborigines—2% of Taiwan’s inhabitants –Mongolians Population Patterns (cont.)

6. 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.

7. Section 1 Population Patterns (cont.) 1979- One Child Policy The increasing urbanization, along with population growth, has led to overcrowding in some Chinese cities.

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9. 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

10. Section 1 China has experienced powerful transformations throughout its long history. History and Government Early dynasties and rulers: begun in valley of Wei River –Shang dynasty—first historical records kept –Zhou dynasty—Confucius and Laozi lived during this time. –Qin Shi Huang Di— united all of China & built Great Wall –“Mandate of Heaven”

11. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) –Han and Tang dynasties –Ming dynasty –Qing dynasty rule from 1600s to 1900s –1900- Europe & Japan set up Spheres of Influence

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13. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) Revolutions: –1911– Sun Ya-tsen ended emperor rule –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. –1950--- the “Great Leap Forward” farm reform –1970--- Deng Xiaoping allowed privatization

14. Section 1 History and Government (cont.) A Tale of Two Chinas: –Taiwan and China have intertwined economies despite differences. –Taiwan builds factories on mainland

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

16. 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

17. 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.

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

19. 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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21. Section 2-GTR Homogeneous of the same or similar kind or natureHomogeneous Clan tribal community or large group of people related to one anotherClan Shogun military ruler in medieval JapanShogun Samurai medieval Japan, a class of professional soldiers, lived by strict code of honor and loyalty to a nobleSamurai Japan

22. Section 2-GTR cultural convergence the mixing of culturescultural convergence Haiku form of Japanese poetry originally consisting of 17 syllables and three lines, often about natureHaiku Acculturation cultural modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another cultureAcculturation Japan

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

24. 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.--- Homogeneous –Aborigines– Ainu

25. 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- world’s most populous urban area – 35 million people – adapted by building fast mass transit –Hokkaido- northern island still rural

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27. 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

28. Section 2 History and Government (cont.) –Yoritomo Minamoto—first shogun or military ruler –Supported by Samurai –1542—first contact with Europe –1854—U.S. Navy pressures Japan to trade with the U.S. –Meiji Restoration

29. 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

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

32. 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

33. 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.

34. Section 2 Culture (cont.) Language—Japanese Influenced by English, Chinese, Korean 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. Acculturation

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36. 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

37. Section 3-GTR cultural divergence separation of people or societies, with regard to beliefs, values, and customs, because of distinctly different political systemscultural divergence North Korea and South Korea

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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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. –Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Korean Population Growth

42. 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

43. 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

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

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

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

48. 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

49. Section 3 Culture (cont.) Health care: –North Korea—people suffer from inadequate food, water, and heating supplies. –South Korea—successful, modern system Government: -- Influenced by philosophy of Confucius

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

51. 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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53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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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60. 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.

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