1. The Cultures of East Asia Chapter 24, Section 4 Pages 716 - 721

2. Exchange Within East Asia Many Asian countries have adopted Chinese aspects of culture Religion - Koreans and Japanese adopted Buddhism from China Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Christianity Taoists practice Tai Chi, a form of exercise meant to relieve stress and worry

3. The Art of Tai Chi

4. Arts Past & Present Bronze Casting is a Chinese invention 300 forms of traditional opera in China Buddhist ideas have influenced art in Japan Haiku is a world-famous form of Japanese poetry

5. The History of Kung Fu

6. Culture & Communism Communism has strongly impacted East Asian culture North Korea & China - Communists repressed artistic freedom Writers were forced to create propaganda (no freedom of speech) North Korea - gov’t sill controls art - China - slowly changing

7. Communist Party in China Today

8. The Chinese People 1/5 of the world’s population (and growing) Most people belong to the Han ethnic group (compared to Caucasian in the U.S.A.) About 55 minority groups in China (like the U.S.A.?) Mandarin Chinese - official language Grandparents - highly respected (grandparents play a different role in the U.S. culture) Cap on the # of children in family - urban

9. The Symbols, Superstitions, & Beliefs of Chinese Culture