East Asia's Cultural Evolution: China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea

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2. Introduction Section 1:China Section 2:Japan Section 3:North Korea and South Korea Visual Summary Chapter Menu

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

9. China • aborigine • ideogram • atheist • culture hearth • dynasty • design • restriction • philosophy Section 1-GTR

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

11. A B C China Are you familiar with the culture of China? A.Yes B.No C.Somewhat Section 1

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. A B C D 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 Section 1

17. 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

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

19. 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

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

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

22. A B C D 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 Section 1

23. 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

24. 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

25. A B C D The written Chinese language is represented by which of the following? A.Letters B.Hieroglyphics C.Ideograms D.Sanskrit Section 1

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27. 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

28. Japan • homogeneous • cultural convergence • haiku • acculturation • clan • shogun • samurai • document • expert • global Section 2-GTR

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

30. A B Japan Do you think Japan is predominantly a traditional or modern society? A.Traditional B.Modern Section 2

31. 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

32. 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

33. A B C D Japan’s northernmost large island is which of the following? A.Kagoshima B.Sendai C.Hokkaidō D.Akita Section 2

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

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

38. A B C D 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 Section 2

39. 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

40. 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

41. A B C D Which of the following languages has not influenced the Japanese language? A.Korean B.French C.English D.Mongolian Section 2

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

44. North Korea and South Korea • cultural divergence • job • ideology Section 3-GTR

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

46. A B C D North Korea and South Korea 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 Section 3

47. 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

48. 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

49. A B C D 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 Section 3

50. 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