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Splash Screen. East Asia’s increasing participation in the global community, and the resulting diffusion of the region’s cultures, continue to have a profound effect on the world. East Asia’s growing and aging populations bring challenges for the future. . Chapter Intro 1. Section 1: China.

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  1. Splash Screen

  2. East Asia’s increasing participation in the global community, and the resulting diffusion of the region’s cultures, continue to have a profound effect on the world. East Asia’s growing and aging populations bring challenges for the future. Chapter Intro 1

  3. Section 1:China The characteristics and distribution of human populations affect physical and human systems. China’s economy and culture are undergoing changes as people migrate from rural areas to urban areas. Chapter Intro 2

  4. Section 2:Japan Culture influences people’s perceptions of places and regions. Japan’s mix of Asian and Western cultures has been a contributing factor to the country’s influence in the world. Chapter Intro 3

  5. Section 3: North Korea and South Korea Geography is used to interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future. North Korea and South Korea share similar histories but are moving in very different directions. Chapter Intro 4

  6. China China’s economy and culture are undergoing changes as people migrate from rural areas to urban areas. Section 1-GTR

  7. China A. Tibet B. Mongolia C. Shanghai D. Beijing E. Tianjin F. Guangzhou Section 1-GTR

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

  9. Population Patterns (cont.) • Tibetans • Aborigines—2% of Taiwan’s inhabitants • Mongolians Section 1

  10. 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. Section 1

  11. Population Patterns (cont.) • The increasing urbanization, along with population growth, has led to overcrowding in some Chinese cities. Chinese Population by Age and Sex Section 1

  12. History and Government China has experienced powerful transformations throughout its long history. • Early dynasties and rulers: • Shang dynasty—first historical records kept • Zhou dynasty—Confucius and Laozi lived during this time. • Qin Shi Huang Di—built Great Wall Section 1

  13. History and Government (cont.) • Han and Tang dynasties • Ming dynasty • Qing dynasty Chinese Empires, 200s B.C.–A.D. 900s Section 1

  14. History and Government (cont.) • Revolutions: • 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. Section 1

  15. History and Government (cont.) • A Tale of Two Chinas: • Taiwan and China have intertwined economies despite differences. Section 1

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

  17. Culture Chinese culture is a mix of modern and traditional practices. • Education—in the past, only the wealthiest Chinese learned to read and write. • Today, literacy is on the rise. Section 1

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

  19. Japan Japan’s mix of Asian and Western cultures has been a contributing factor to the country’s influence in the world. Section 2-GTR

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

  21. Population Patterns Japan’s ethnically homogeneous and highly urban society shapes population patterns. • The people: • About 99% of Japan’s population is ethnic Japanese. Section 2

  22. 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 is the world’s most populous urban area. Population and Transportation in Japan Section 2

  23. History and Government Japan has been shaped by both isolation from and interaction with other cultures throughout its history. • Early history: • China and Korea have a significant impact on Japan’s civilization. • Yamato dynasty Section 2

  24. History and Government (cont.) • Yoritomo Minamoto—first shogun • 1542—first contact with Europe • 1854—U.S. Navy pressures Japan to trade with the U.S. • Meiji Restoration Section 2

  25. 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 Japan in World War II Section 2

  26. History and Government (cont.) • Invaded Manchuria and China • Pact with Nazi Germany • Today—democracy and second-largest economy Section 2

  27. Culture Japanese culture is a mix of ancient and modern influences. • Education—highly regarded and encouraged • Health care—improved health care has helped increase the average life expectancy to 82 years. Section 2

  28. Culture (cont.) • Language—Japanese • 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. Section 2

  29. North Korea and South Korea North Korea and South Korea share similar histories but are moving in very different directions. Section 3-GTR

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

  31. Population Patterns Physical geography and an ethnically homogeneous population affect population patterns in North Korea and South Korea. • The people: • Ethnically homogenous • Small groups of Chinese, Japanese, and foreign nationals Section 3

  32. 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. Korean Population Growth Section 3

  33. History and Government The decision to divide Korea into North Korea and South Korea remains an important factor in the two countries’ development. • Early history: • Influence of Chinese • Buddhism and Confucianism introduced Section 3

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

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

  36. Culture Ancient ties created a shared culture, while modern political divisions have fueled differences in North Korea and South Korea. • Education: • North Korea—teaches communist ideology • South Korea—improvement since WWII Section 3

  37. Culture (cont.) • Health care: • North Korea—people suffer from inadequate food, water, and heating supplies. • South Korea—successful, modern system Section 3

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

  39. The People of East Asia • The populations of North Korea, South Korea, and Japan are ethnically homogenous. • China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have slightly morediverse 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. VS 1

  40. History and Government • • Confucianism and Daoismdeveloped in China.Buddhism spread from Indiathroughout East Asia. • • China was ruled by asuccession of dynasties untilthe early 1900s. TodayChina’s government is anauthoritarian one-party state. • • Japan, South Korea, Taiwan,and Mongolia havedemocratically elected governments. • North Korea’s government is run by communist dictator Kim Jong II. VS 2

  41. 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. VS 3

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  48. aborigine an area’s original inhabitants Vocab1

  49. atheism the belief that there is no God Vocab5

  50. cultural convergence the mixing of cultures Vocab10

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