Chapter 28Human Geography of East AsiaShared Cultural TraditionsObjective: Compare the key features of shared cultural traditions in East Asia

Chapter 28 Section 1ChinaVocabulary: 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 2Mongolia & TaiwanVocabulary: 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