East Asia Geography and History
Qin dynasty
- 221 BC -ruler Shi Huangdi - strengthened central government - expanded lands - formed an empire - built roads and common currency -became first emperor - notable achievements •CHINA is thought to come from the name of this dynasty • Shi Huangdi began construction of the great wall of China ~to protect against invaders • TERRA COTTA or baked clay warriors, buried to guard Huangdi's tomb
What were some negative impacts of the industrial revolution?
- girls forced into jobs away from family and home - gender discrimination - social discrimination
What were some positive impacts of the industrial revolution?
- opens up jobs - helps with bringing in goods from foreign countries - modernizes Japan because of technology
Kanto Plain
-East of Japanese alps -good for agriculture and industry -Tokyo, capital and largest city, located there
The ring of fire
-Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions -March 11, 2011: 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan •triggered a tsunami •20,000 people dead or missing •homes and businesses destroyed • severely damage nuclear power plants
Zhou Dynasty
-started 1050 BC -longest rule -feudal system-lords who ruled territories were unified by family ties
Shang Dynasty
-started 1706 -North China Plain -Agricultural -Built large walled cities -structured society (nobles to peasants) - notable achievements (horse drawn chariots, system of writing)
______________ soldiers and civilians were killed
4 million
Honshu Plain
80% of 130 million people there
Which of the following contributed most to the completion of the overland Silk Routes? a. The growth of powerful empires in Europe and Asia b. Trade between small neighboring tribes c. China's hunger for foreign goods d. Competition from the maritime Silk Routes
A
Today South Korea is:
A democracy with global market economy
What was the Shang dynasty known for
Agricultural land
Industrialization
And economic transformation in which work is done by machines and factories rather than made by hand at home
What does Confucianism mean
And ethical system created by Confucius, and his teachings teaches moral and right behavior
What's the difference between an island and a peninsula?
And island is surrounded on all sides by water but a peninsula is surrounded by water on only three sides and is connected to land
What was US's goal in the war?
Assist South Korea to stop the spread of communism
The Korean Peninsula was divided where?
At the 38th parallel
Exported finished products
Auto mobiles and Electronics
Historical evedince shows that Silk appeared in Rome in 1 BCE. This is ________________ evedince that the Silk Routes were completed around that time. a. Controversial b. Indirect c. Indisputable d. Scientific
B
Which of the famous structures owes its existence, at least partially, to the silk road? a. The pyramids b. the great wall of China c. Olympus
B
What are its teachings?
Based on the five relationships: - father and son - elder brother and younger brother - husband and wife - friend and friend - ruler and subject If these relationships were conducted respectfully there would be peace.
Why was emperor Shi Huangdi Known as a blessing and a curse?
Because although he expended lands, strengthen the central government, and formed an empire. people died working on the tomb soldiers in on the great wall and he gave no mercy
Why might this area be prone to earthquakes activity
Because it's located near/on the ring of fire - edge of tectonic plates moving
Why do you think government officials and missionaries use the same routes as traders?
Because there were a number of state routes to go on an in turn could talk and spread their religion
Why did the Chinese people probably except the overthrow of an old dynasty and the rise of new one?
Because they believe that gods approve of the new dynasty
Eruptions
Blasts
Fish:
Caught in the Pacific ocean
What major countries are part of East Asia?
China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
Archipelago
Closely related group of islands
Today North Korea is:
Communist and isolated from the rest of the world
Mainland
Continental landmass
Similar __________ and spoke the same ______________
Culture - language
What kind of the fact did the Mongol Empire have on the overland Silk Road? a. Destructive b. Instrumental c. Minor d. Stabilizing
D
Where would you be most likely to find a city along the silk road? a. In the middle of the desert b. on top of the high mountain c. On a remote island d. On the bank of a river
D
There is area that still divides the country today and is called the __________
Demilitarized zone
Steppe
Dry grassland
How did factories usually hire young woman to work the looms?
Families in the mountain villages signed contracts with Silk companies, selling their teenage daughters into factory work for 1-5 year periods
Zaibatsu
Family-controlled organizations
2100s BC
Farming settlements developed along the Huang He river in eastern China
Each zaibatsu owned a number of businesses:
Financial services, real estate businesses and industries
Loess
Fine yellowish soil
Silk was exported and sent overseas and exchange for:
Foreign goods, including modern weapons
206 BC
Han dynasty expanded empire and began to trade with Europe and Central Asia along the silk road. The goods helped create advance culture in China.
Who was General MacArthur?
He was a military leader during WWII put under command of US forces
What are the four main islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu - extends 1,400 miles
Typhoons
Hurricanes
Describe the major landforms in east Asia
In southwest china the elevation is a lot higher because there is the Tibetan plateau and the Kulun mountains. Also the Chang Jiang river starts in South East Asia and runs west all the way to the Tibetan Plateau
Because Japan lagged behind Western powers (England France and the United States) the government launched a program of _______________
Industrialization
Imports raw materials
Iron ore and lead
What area of Japan was affected by the earthquake
It affected the north east section of Honshu
How has it been preserved?
It is taught in schools, and many leaders have rediscovered Confucius' wisdom. Some officials have used it to guide their work.
Which countries in east Asia are islands? which countries are on a peninsula?
Japan and Taiwan are islands and North Korea and South Korea are on a peninsula
When did North Korea attack South Korea?
June 25, 1950
1706 BC
Kings from Shang family took over cities along the North China plain - very agricultural and build large walled cities
What happened in 1910?
Korea case under control of Japan until the end of WWII in 1945
Which dynasty took over and ruled 450 years?
Koryo Dynasty
What did they produce?
Leather goods, tools, woolen clothing
The course of the war shifted for years but in the end.....
Little territory was gained or lost
Demilitarized zone
Neutral area
With so much conflict among families how do you think the hiring of officials changed in the warring states period?
People start taking Exams to prove themselves, higher for qualification. Maybe government would not be in chaos
Oligarch
Political power belongs to a small group
What did they receive?
Porcelain, paper, Silk, weapons
Ger
Portable tent made of felt
They were __________ and __________ each other's territory
Rivals - invaded
221 BC
Ruler Shi Huangdi expanded lands, strengthened the central government and formed an empire. First emperor started the construction of the great wall of China
Refuge
Safe place
___________________ Were brought in from Europe and US to help Japan to leaders transform economy
Scholars/scientists
Warning states period
Seven states for over control of China. None were strong enough to conquer the others - arts and philosophy floUrished -Daoism -confuscianism -legalism
Japanese silk was used to make:
Shirts, dresses, scarves, hankerchiefs, and stockings
__________ united with China, conquered the others, then expelled China
Silia
What three kingdoms formed on Japan's peninsula?
Silia, Koguryo, Paekcne
How did the silk road promote the spread of goods and ideas?
Since Silk was in high demand, a lot of people traded other things for it like Jade, spices or gems, and in turn ideas could spread as well with all the Central Asian nomads and traders from Asia
Alluvium
Soil carried by flowing water and is ideal for farming
Semiarid
Somewhat dry
Emperor
Symbolic leader
The Qin dynasty ended shortly after the death of Shi Huangdi . What does this suggest about the ruler that followed him?
That the dynasty was overthrown when the ruler died. Shi Huangdi was a strong leader but the people thought that the leader was bad and the gods did not approve
What happened in 1392?
The Choson Dynasty took over and ruled for 518 years.
What happened to North Korea?
The Soviet Union established a communist government
Japan's political leaders ask people to work hard for ____________________________________________________
The glory of the emperor and their country
What is the highest paying occupation for women? How much money do they earn per day?
The highest paying occupation for women is Silk reeling and they earn 13.4 sen per day
Basin
The low areas drained by rivers
What is the lowest paying occupation for men? How much money do they earn per day?
The lowest paying occupation for men is agriculture and they earn 15.5 sen per day
Describe the different trade routes along the silk road
The main overland route began in the city of Chang'an, but split in two to go around the Taklimakan desert, and divided again to avoid the highest peaks of Hinau Kush. They stretched west to central Asia and south to India.
What might be the reason for this difference in salaries? Do you think the pay scale is fair? Why/why not?
The male occupations are harder than female. For example while the men do carpentry and metal working the females weave. On the other hand the pay scale is not fair because the agriculture jobs for men pays 15.5 sen per day while for women it's 9.4 sen per day. They are doing the same job but the men earn more.
How did the silk road promote the growth of cities in China?
The silk Road was 4000 miles long, no one can travel that far on foot so places with oasis or rivers became cities where caravans could rest and since a lot of people traveled the route a lot of people stopped also market town spread along the routes and some became major cities
Why do you think all the metal workers would be men and all the Silk workers would be women?
They think that women cannot pick up heavy things and cannot take the hard work but that they can weave and make Silk.
What was South Korea's goal in the war?
To defend and keep their democratic government
What was China's goal in the war?
To help North Korea and it was afraid for its security defending against US attack
What was North Korea's goal in the war?
To reunite the whole peninsula under communist rule
What happened in 1953?
UN forces and North Korea signed an agreement to stop fighting (armistice)
What happened to South Korea?
US established democratic government
Seas
Vital for trade and transportation
Zaibatsu broken up during __________ and reorganized into smaller holdings
WWII
Erode
Wear away (land)
What was the problem with early Twentieth century society in Japan according to some artists?
Women are discriminated against because men think that they cannot work long hours or so hard jobs.
What did they absorb from China?
Writing system, Confucianism, Buddhism
Japan couldn't afford all the industries so businesses became concentrated by
Zaibatsu
1050 BC
Zhou dynasty fought with Shang and overthrew it. Had longest rule but fought their own people and waged wars against invaders. Lords battled each other to acquire more land - there was chaos and disorder
___ of all the industries and __ of all the homes were destroyed
½ - ⅓
The mountains ________________________________
• Cover 3/4 of Japan • run down middle of four islands • formed by top part of mountain range thrusting up from the Pacific ocean
