Transcript Chapter 28 Human Geography of East Asia Shared Cultural

Chapter 28
Human Geography of East Asia
Shared Cultural Traditions
Objective: Compare the
key features of shared
cultural traditions in
East Asia
Chapter 28 Section 1
China
Vocabulary: Dynasty, Spheres of
Influence, Boxer Rebellion, Mao
Zedong, Confucianism, Taoism, &
Buddhism
Objective: Describe the growth of
China
China’s Early History
• China is the world’s oldest
continuous civilization
• For over 4000 years it has had a
settled society
• China was ruled by dynasties
(series of rulers from the same
family)
• The first dynasty was the Shang then
the Zhou then the Qin (gave its
name to China)
• Emperor Shi Huangdi built the
Great Wall to protect China
• In 1911, the last dynasty was
overthrown ending the Chinese
Empire
China Opens Up the World
• China opened up trade to European in
the 13th century
• Europeans took advantage of China &
forced it to sign treaties that granted
privileges to Europeans
• China was carved into spheres of
influences controlled by Britain,
France, Germany, Russia, &
Japan
• Boxer Rebellion: Chinese rose against
the Europeans but were put down
• Mao Zedong defeated the
Chinese Nationalist &
implemented a communist
government in China
Rural & Industrial Economies
• China is still a largely rural
society has a self-sufficient
agriculture
• 60% of Chinese work on farms
• China produces rice, maize,
wheat, & sweet potatoes
• Shanghai leads China as a
center of manufacturing & is
one of the great industrial
centers of the world
• It has a huge textile industry &
exports most of its cloth to the
United States
A Rich & Complex Culture
• China has a highly developed
culture
• It has influenced the cultures of Korea,
Japan, & other countries
• Confucianism: movement based
on the teachings of Confucius
who stressed the importance of
education in an ordered society
where you respect your elders
• Taoism: philosophy based on
teachings of Lao-Tzu who believed in
harmony
• Buddhism came to China from India &
great into an important religion in
China by the 300s AD
The Most Populous Country
• China’s population is
over 1.5 billion
• 30 to 40 Chinese cities
have populations of more
than one million people
• One of the great
achievements of China has
been trying to provide
health care for its
enormous population
Chapter 28 Section 2
Mongolia & Taiwan
Vocabulary: Economic Tiger &
Pacific Rim
Objective: Describe the cultures of
Mongolia & Taiwan
A History of Nomads & Traders
• The Mongols were nomadic
headers until Genghis Khan
(supreme conqueror) united
then in 1206
• Genghis Khan’s sons & grandsons
continued to conquer east, west, &
south out of Mongolia
• Mongolia became a Republic in 1924
• Since the fall of the Soviet Union it
has moved toward democracy
• Taiwan has been settled by
several different groups
• China has never recognized
Taiwan as a separate country &
considers it a province
Cultures of Mongolia & Taiwan
• China introduced a
profound cultural influence
as the Mongols adopted
many aspects of Chinese
culture
• Taiwan is mostly Chinese today
• The people of Taiwan
combine a number of
religious & ethical beliefs
with their Chinese culture
• 90% practice a blend of
Buddhism
Two Very Different Economies
• Mongolia still engages in
herding & managing livestock
• Mongolia is committed to
developing other industries
• Their natural resources are
important to their developing
economy
• Taiwan has one of the world
most successful economies
with prospering
manufacturing industries
• It is a economic tiger (country with
rapid economic growth due to
cheap labor, high technology, &
aggressive exports)
Daily Life in Mongolia & Taiwan
• Mongolia has an extreme
climate where nomads
have to deal with the
hostile environment
• Mongolians live in
yurts & spend their
days raising sheep,
cattle, & goats
• Taiwan has opened itself to
many Western influences