East AsiaEast Asia

Chp 27: Physical Geography of Chp 27: Physical Geography of East AsiaEast Asia

Mountains and Plateaus Mountains and Plateaus Kunlan Mountains in west ChinaKunlan Mountains in west China

• Source of Huang He & Chang JiangSource of Huang He & Chang Jiang Qinling Shandi Mountains divide northern and Qinling Shandi Mountains divide northern and

southern Chinasouthern China Mountains and PlateausMountains and Plateaus

• Restrict movementRestrict movement• UnderpopulatedUnderpopulated

Kunlan MountainsKunlan Mountains

Qinling Shandi MountainsQinling Shandi Mountains

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Gobi DesertGobi Desert

Gobi DesertGobi Desert

Covers more than Covers more than 500,000 square miles500,000 square miles

The Green Wall of China The Green Wall of China or Green Great Wall or Green Great Wall

Project to plant 2,800 Project to plant 2,800 miles of forest strips miles of forest strips across the northwest rim across the northwest rim of China skirting the Gobi of China skirting the Gobi Desert.Desert.

Biggest ecological Biggest ecological projects in history. projects in history.

73-years of forestation 73-years of forestation $ $ 96.2 billion96.2 billion over the over the

next decade. next decade.

East Asian Peninsulas & IslandsEast Asian Peninsulas & Islands

Shangdong, Leizhou & MacaoShangdong, Leizhou & Macao Korean Peninsula—North & South KoreaKorean Peninsula—North & South Korea Hainan & Hong KongHainan & Hong Kong Japan & TaiwanJapan & Taiwan

Korea & HainanKorea & Hainan

HainanHainan

Hong KongHong Kong

JapanJapan

TaiwanTaiwan

Huang He (Yellow) RiverHuang He (Yellow) River

Chang (Yangtze) RiverChang (Yangtze) River

Xi Jiang (West) RiverXi Jiang (West) River

Wally Points…Wally Points…

Why do you think that the Huang He river Why do you think that the Huang He river is also called China’s Sorrow?is also called China’s Sorrow?

What are positive and negative attributes What are positive and negative attributes of rivers?of rivers?

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Natural Resources of East AsiaNatural Resources of East Asia

Minerals (iron ore, zinc, copper, lead, Minerals (iron ore, zinc, copper, lead, silver etc)silver etc)

Land for agricultural products (rice)Land for agricultural products (rice) ForestsForests Energy resources (petroleum, coal, natural Energy resources (petroleum, coal, natural

gas)gas) Water for crop irrigation, fishing, Water for crop irrigation, fishing,

hydroelectricity, and transportationhydroelectricity, and transportation

Chp 27 Section 2: Climate and Chp 27 Section 2: Climate and VegetationVegetation

SubarticSubartic Northern evergreen forestsNorthern evergreen forests

Highland (western China)Highland (western China) Forests & alpine tundraForests & alpine tundra

Humid ContinentalHumid Continental Coniferous forests & temperate grasslandsConiferous forests & temperate grasslands

Humid SubtropicalHumid Subtropical Deciduous & coniferous forestsDeciduous & coniferous forests

SemiaridSemiarid Short grasses for grazing animalsShort grasses for grazing animals

Desert Desert Sparse vegetationSparse vegetation

Tropical WetTropical Wet Heavy rainfall—rain forestsHeavy rainfall—rain forests

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Chp 27 Section 3: Human-Chp 27 Section 3: Human-Environment InteractionEnvironment Interaction

Building of the Three Gorges DamBuilding of the Three Gorges Dam Where? Chiang Jiang River (3Where? Chiang Jiang River (3rdrd longest in longest in

world)world) Why? To prevent flooding & create Why? To prevent flooding & create

hydroelectricity hydroelectricity

Positives and Negatives of the Positives and Negatives of the Three Gorges DamThree Gorges Dam

Positive effects: world’s biggest dam—Positive effects: world’s biggest dam—600+feet high & 1 mile wide600+feet high & 1 mile wide• Provide reliable power throughout ChinaProvide reliable power throughout China• Makes it easier for ships to reach the interior of Makes it easier for ships to reach the interior of

ChinaChina Negative effects: Negative effects:

• Wipe out 1,000+ towns & the relocation of 1 million Wipe out 1,000+ towns & the relocation of 1 million + people+ people

• Destruction of historic sites and landmarksDestruction of historic sites and landmarks• Cost $75 billionCost $75 billion• Environmental concerns for wildlife habitats Environmental concerns for wildlife habitats

Three Gorges Dam in 2009Three Gorges Dam in 2009

Began construction in 1993 & finishedIn May 2006—full generator powerBy 2009

Upward in Japan…Upward in Japan…

60% of the population live on 3% of the 60% of the population live on 3% of the landland

80% of the Japanese population live in 80% of the Japanese population live in urban areasurban areas

Challenges with redefining small spacesChallenges with redefining small spaces

Wally Points…Wally Points…

What problems are associated with What problems are associated with urbanization?urbanization?

In class activity…Trading Spaces…In class activity…Trading Spaces…boys vs girls…boys vs girls…

Read Chp 27 pg. 630-631Read Chp 27 pg. 630-631 Using the poster paper provided, your group Using the poster paper provided, your group

must design a Japanese style urban house. To must design a Japanese style urban house. To keep things in perspective and to small scale, keep things in perspective and to small scale, each room of the house can be no larger than 5” each room of the house can be no larger than 5” x 5” & the entire width of the house can be no x 5” & the entire width of the house can be no larger than 14”. Each house MUST include: larger than 14”. Each house MUST include: bedrooms (2 min), bathrooms (2 min), kitchen, bedrooms (2 min), bathrooms (2 min), kitchen, living space. Green space is also important to living space. Green space is also important to Japanese families. This house will be for 5 Japanese families. This house will be for 5 people.people.

Chp 28 Section 1: Human Chp 28 Section 1: Human GeographyGeography

ChinaChina Dynasties of Chinese familiesDynasties of Chinese families

• Shang—1Shang—1stst Chinese dynasty Chinese dynasty • ZhouZhou• Qin—gave China its nameQin—gave China its name

Shi HuangdiShi Huangdi• The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China• The terra cotta armyThe terra cotta army

• HanHan• Qing (Manchu—1644)Qing (Manchu—1644)• End of the dynastic era 1911End of the dynastic era 1911

Nomadic invaders…Nomadic invaders…

The MongolsThe Mongols The MugalsThe Mugals The ManchuriansThe Manchurians The EuropeansThe Europeans

Marco….Polo….Marco….Polo….Marco Marco….Polo….Marco….Polo….Marco

The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China

The Terra Cotta army The Terra Cotta army

Marco PoloMarco Polo

1313thth century travels century travels from Venice to Chinafrom Venice to China

The Travels of Marco The Travels of Marco Polo peeked interest Polo peeked interest in the Eastin the East

The Silk Road & other The Silk Road & other Eastern Asian goodsEastern Asian goods

Led to European Led to European spheres of influence spheres of influence by the early 1900’sby the early 1900’s

The Gentlemen’s Agreement & US The Gentlemen’s Agreement & US Key to ChinaKey to China

The Boxer Rebellion 1900The Boxer Rebellion 1900

The Nationalists take over ChinaThe Nationalists take over China

WWI—WWII—China under Sun Yat-sen & WWI—WWII—China under Sun Yat-sen & Chiang Kai-shek was mostly isolated and Chiang Kai-shek was mostly isolated and ruralrural

Non-imperialisticNon-imperialistic Threatened by outside invasion during Threatened by outside invasion during

both world warsboth world wars The rape of Nanjing by JapanThe rape of Nanjing by Japan Chinese nationalism threatenedChinese nationalism threatened

The rise of communism in ChinaThe rise of communism in China

Mao Zedong 1949-Mao Zedong 1949-19761976

Deng Xiaping Deng Xiaping continued strong continued strong communist ties communist ties through the 1980’sthrough the 1980’s

Jiang Zemin & Zhu Jiang Zemin & Zhu Rongji focused on Rongji focused on building economybuilding economy

China’s EconomyChina’s Economy 60% of all workers in China are farmers60% of all workers in China are farmers Only 13% of the land is usable for farming Only 13% of the land is usable for farming

howeverhowever Collective farms—communist farms in which Collective farms—communist farms in which

farmers were told what and how much to produce farmers were told what and how much to produce 5 year plans—failures 5 year plans—failures

Industrial resources of coal, iron ore and oil Industrial resources of coal, iron ore and oil located in the northeastlocated in the northeast

Chinese cities also have factories and mfg (steel Chinese cities also have factories and mfg (steel & machinery & textiles)& machinery & textiles) Shanghai is leading mfg center of ChinaShanghai is leading mfg center of China

Chinese inventions Chinese inventions

Movable type for printing press

China’s Foot binding PracticeChina’s Foot binding Practice

Confucius Says…”He who fart in Confucius Says…”He who fart in church sit in pew”church sit in pew”

Confucianism and other Chinese Confucianism and other Chinese philosophies philosophies

Confucianism Confucianism

Respect for one’s elders and ancestorsRespect for one’s elders and ancestors People should obey their parents and People should obey their parents and

authority figures (emperor)authority figures (emperor) Education important to a well run societyEducation important to a well run society Order is important to a well run society Order is important to a well run society

Daoism (Taoism)Daoism (Taoism)

Designed by Lao-tzuDesigned by Lao-tzu To restore order and balance to society To restore order and balance to society

individuals should seek harmony in natureindividuals should seek harmony in nature Harmony important in the universeHarmony important in the universe Government should be as small as Government should be as small as

possible and leave people alonepossible and leave people alone

LegalismLegalism Designed during the Han dynasty to strengthen the power of the Designed during the Han dynasty to strengthen the power of the

rulerruler Fa:Fa:The law code must be clearly written and made public. All The law code must be clearly written and made public. All

people under the ruler were equal before the law. Laws should people under the ruler were equal before the law. Laws should reward those who obey them and punish accordingly those who reward those who obey them and punish accordingly those who dare to break them. Thus it is guaranteed that actions taken are dare to break them. Thus it is guaranteed that actions taken are systematically predictable. In addition, the system of law ran the systematically predictable. In addition, the system of law ran the state, not the ruler. If the law is successfully enforced, even a state, not the ruler. If the law is successfully enforced, even a weak ruler will be strong. weak ruler will be strong.

Shu: Special tactics and "secrets" are to be employed by the ruler Shu: Special tactics and "secrets" are to be employed by the ruler to make sure others don't take over control of the state. Especially to make sure others don't take over control of the state. Especially important is that no one can fathom the ruler's motivations, and important is that no one can fathom the ruler's motivations, and thus no one can know which behavior might help them getting thus no one can know which behavior might help them getting ahead; except for following the laws. ahead; except for following the laws.

Shi:It is the position of the ruler, not the ruler himself or herself, Shi:It is the position of the ruler, not the ruler himself or herself, that holds the power. Therefore, analysis of the trends, the that holds the power. Therefore, analysis of the trends, the context, and the facts are essential for a real ruler. context, and the facts are essential for a real ruler.

In class activity—to be placed in In class activity—to be placed in portfoliosportfolios

Scenario:Scenario: A King has been governing China for some time, A King has been governing China for some time,

but he is corrupt and inefficient and his control but he is corrupt and inefficient and his control over government and society is weak. Crime is over government and society is weak. Crime is on the increase and rebellion is both on the on the increase and rebellion is both on the horizon internally and externally. What policy or horizon internally and externally. What policy or set of policies would each of the philosophies we set of policies would each of the philosophies we have studied (legalism, Confucianism, Daoism) have studied (legalism, Confucianism, Daoism) offer to solve the problem and bring prosperity to offer to solve the problem and bring prosperity to the region? You can use a chart if you like…the region? You can use a chart if you like…

China’s growing population China’s growing population problemproblem

1 in 5 of the world’s population lives in China1 in 5 of the world’s population lives in China 1.3 billion by 20001.3 billion by 2000 1 child policy—beginning in 19791 child policy—beginning in 1979

Man = 22 and woman = 20 before marriageMan = 22 and woman = 20 before marriage Can only have 1 childCan only have 1 child Male children more important traditionally than femaleMale children more important traditionally than female Strict law has led to infanticide Strict law has led to infanticide Rural families need more than 1 child to help on the Rural families need more than 1 child to help on the

farmfarm

Healthcare available to allHealthcare available to all Both traditional & western medical assistance availableBoth traditional & western medical assistance available

Chp 28 Section 2: Mongolia & Chp 28 Section 2: Mongolia & TaiwanTaiwan

The Mongols were Nomadic herders The Mongols were Nomadic herders until…until…

Genghis Khan (1206-1227)Genghis Khan (1206-1227) Supreme conquerorSupreme conqueror Conquered all of Central Asia & part of ChinaConquered all of Central Asia & part of China Succeeded by son Ogadai Khan & grandsonsSucceeded by son Ogadai Khan & grandsons China conquered Mongolia in 1600’s-1911China conquered Mongolia in 1600’s-1911 Mongolia became communist until fall of Mongolia became communist until fall of

U.S.S.R.U.S.S.R.

TaiwanTaiwan

Many different groups of people emigrated Many different groups of people emigrated herehere

Manchu dynasty conquered in 1683Manchu dynasty conquered in 1683 Japan took possession in 1895 until after Japan took possession in 1895 until after

WWII when forced to give it to ChinaWWII when forced to give it to China Chinese nationalists exiled to Taiwan in Chinese nationalists exiled to Taiwan in

19491949 Republic of ChinaRepublic of China

China still considered it a provinceChina still considered it a province

CultureCulture

Many influences from China & traditional Many influences from China & traditional MongolsMongols

Naadam festival of the Three Games of Naadam festival of the Three Games of MenMen Mongolian traditional games: wrestling, Mongolian traditional games: wrestling,

archery & horse racingarchery & horse racing Buddhism, Taoism or ConfuianismBuddhism, Taoism or Confuianism

Ancestor worshipAncestor worship Mandarin Chinese = language in TaiwanMandarin Chinese = language in Taiwan

Mongolia’s economyMongolia’s economy

Nomadic and ruralNomadic and rural Agricultural & animal herding (sheep, Agricultural & animal herding (sheep,

cattle, horses, camels & goats)cattle, horses, camels & goats) Small villages centered around ranchesSmall villages centered around ranches Some mfg and factoriesSome mfg and factories Natural energy resources (coal & Natural energy resources (coal &

petroleum) & Copper, gold & ironpetroleum) & Copper, gold & iron Difficult to shift to a market economy from Difficult to shift to a market economy from

a command economya command economy

Taiwan’s economyTaiwan’s economy

Few natural resourcesFew natural resources Large, trained, highly technical and Large, trained, highly technical and

motivated work forcemotivated work force Strong mfg and global tradeStrong mfg and global trade Economic tiger Economic tiger Influences from the west…Little League Influences from the west…Little League

(seriously???)(seriously???)

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What does the Pacific Rim refer to?What does the Pacific Rim refer to?

Chp 28 Sec 3: North & South Chp 28 Sec 3: North & South KoreaKorea

Peninsula of Manchuria, Chinese and Peninsula of Manchuria, Chinese and Japanese migrations Japanese migrations

China dominated, but lost to the Three China dominated, but lost to the Three Kingdoms of KoreaKingdoms of Korea Koguryo, Paekche & Silla Koguryo, Paekche & Silla Silla kingdom eventually won entire peninsula Silla kingdom eventually won entire peninsula Japan took over in 1910 until after WWIIJapan took over in 1910 until after WWII

1 Peninsula/2 countries: History of the division1 Peninsula/2 countries: History of the divisionof North and South Koreaof North and South Korea

Post WWII division along the 38Post WWII division along the 38thth parallel parallel North Korea controlled by U.S.S.R.North Korea controlled by U.S.S.R. South Korea controlled by Snygman Rhee & U.S. South Korea controlled by Snygman Rhee & U.S.

supportedsupported War began when North Korea crossed the 38War began when North Korea crossed the 38thth parallel in parallel in

June of 1950June of 1950 U.S. under the guise (United Nations) went to war to U.S. under the guise (United Nations) went to war to

support South Koreasupport South Korea War never officially ended (no signed treaty), but a War never officially ended (no signed treaty), but a

cease fire was declared in 1953 and a Demilitarized cease fire was declared in 1953 and a Demilitarized Zone was put into place for 5 miles on both sides of the Zone was put into place for 5 miles on both sides of the 3838thth parallel parallel

Demilitarized ZoneDemilitarized Zone

Korean Culture: North v SouthKorean Culture: North v South

NorthNorth Chinese influenceChinese influence

• ConfucianismConfucianism• BuddhismBuddhism

CommunismCommunism• GovernmentGovernment• ArtArt• LiteratureLiterature• Lacking personal Lacking personal

freedomsfreedoms

SouthSouth Chinese influenceChinese influence

• ConfucianismConfucianism• BuddhismBuddhism

Non-CommunismNon-Communism• DemocracyDemocracy• Freedom of expression Freedom of expression

in Art & Literaturein Art & Literature• Personal freedoms & Personal freedoms &

western influenceswestern influences

Unity??????Unity??????

2000 talks of a unified Korean peninsula2000 talks of a unified Korean peninsula Then….K-im Jong-il--Crazy dictator Then….K-im Jong-il--Crazy dictator

North Korea’s Nuclear ProgramNorth Korea’s Nuclear Program Status of North Korean leadershipStatus of North Korean leadership Status of North Korean communismStatus of North Korean communism

Korean economies Korean economies

NorthNorth Natural resourcesNatural resources Raw materialsRaw materials Large populationLarge population

SouthSouth Economic tigerEconomic tiger Part of Pacific RimPart of Pacific Rim Mfg of ships, Mfg of ships,

automobiles, steel, automobiles, steel, chemical industrieschemical industries

Large tradingLarge trading Large portsLarge ports 66% of all Koreans live in 66% of all Koreans live in

S. KoreaS. Korea• Seoul has a population of Seoul has a population of

over 2.5 million peopleover 2.5 million people

Chp 28 Section 4: JapanChp 28 Section 4: Japan

Japan became a unified country in the Japan became a unified country in the 300’s AD300’s AD

Japan’s early governmentJapan’s early government Wealthy landownersWealthy landowners Clan chiefsClan chiefs

• SamuraiSamurai Shoguns—Generals of the Emperor’s armyShoguns—Generals of the Emperor’s army

• Daimyo—appointed governors of each provinceDaimyo—appointed governors of each province• Last Shogun in 1868Last Shogun in 1868

Japan as an Imperialist PowerJapan as an Imperialist Power

Influence, trade and new weapons from Influence, trade and new weapons from the U.S. and Europethe U.S. and Europe

Japan expanded it’s empire to overtake Japan expanded it’s empire to overtake parts of China, Korea, Vietnam and Pacific parts of China, Korea, Vietnam and Pacific islandsislands

Conflict over imperialism in the 1940’sConflict over imperialism in the 1940’s Pearl Harbor (Dec 7Pearl Harbor (Dec 7thth 1941) 1941) Hiroshima & NagasakiHiroshima & Nagasaki

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Pearl Harbor (“A Day That will Live Pearl Harbor (“A Day That will Live in Infamy”—FDR)in Infamy”—FDR)

Hiroshima & NagasakiHiroshima & Nagasaki

Japan’s EconomyJapan’s Economy Japanese economic rebirth with U.S. Japanese economic rebirth with U.S.

assistanceassistance Large population—126 mill. Pop.Large population—126 mill. Pop. 75% of the pop are urban75% of the pop are urban 60% of the pop live in 2.7% of the land60% of the pop live in 2.7% of the land Mfg & trade = global mkt economyMfg & trade = global mkt economy 1990 on experienced a recession due to 1990 on experienced a recession due to

competition of tradecompetition of trade Child laborChild labor

Japanese CultureJapanese Culture

Influenced by China and the U.S.Influenced by China and the U.S. Strong beliefs in BuddhismStrong beliefs in Buddhism Strong emphasis on art, music, drama, Strong emphasis on art, music, drama,

scrolls etcscrolls etc Architect with balance in natureArchitect with balance in nature Sports= baseball, soccer, wrestling etcSports= baseball, soccer, wrestling etc

Japan TodayJapan Today

Strong emphasis on education & disciplineStrong emphasis on education & discipline Typical Japanese schoolTypical Japanese school

• 6 yrs elem/ 3 yrs junior high/3 yrs high6 yrs elem/ 3 yrs junior high/3 yrs high• Long school days/short breaksLong school days/short breaks• Focus on studies and collegeFocus on studies and college

Challenges In JapanChallenges In Japan

PollutionPollution Child laborChild labor OvercrowdingOvercrowding Long hours/weeksLong hours/weeks

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What does the “ring of fire” refer to?What does the “ring of fire” refer to?

How can Japan prepare for the diasters that How can Japan prepare for the diasters that they encounter?they encounter?

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What is the Jakota Triangle?What is the Jakota Triangle?

What problems are associated with What problems are associated with Japanese labor?Japanese labor?

Highlights of Australia Highlights of Australia

The Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier Reef Largest reefLargest reef Unique plant &Unique plant &

Animal lifeAnimal life

Illegal to take from reefIllegal to take from reef

Aboriginal PeoplesAboriginal Peoples

Migrated from AsiaMigrated from Asia At European colonization 500 different At European colonization 500 different

tribes, 200 different lang.tribes, 200 different lang. Hunter/gatherersHunter/gatherers Stolen GenerationStolen Generation

Forced AssimilationForced Assimilation

European colonization/controlEuropean colonization/control

Late 1700’s Great Britain colonizesLate 1700’s Great Britain colonizes Penal colony & navy basePenal colony & navy base 1851 Gold rush1851 Gold rush Still part of the British commonwealth 1901Still part of the British commonwealth 1901

Australian natural resourcesAustralian natural resources

MineralsMinerals Largest diamond producerLargest diamond producer Gold, copper, zinc etcGold, copper, zinc etc Outback--expensiveOutback--expensive

Farm productsFarm products Agricultural/dairy etcAgricultural/dairy etc

RanchingRanching