China

Chapter 28, Section 1

China Early History

• Early China was not influenced by other countries due to the geography and long distances

• Dynasty- a series of rulers from the same family

• 1st Chinese dynasty was Shang which arose in 1700 b.c.- ruled for over 600 years

China Early History• Qin Dynasty, pronounced Chihn, gave its

name to China

• 1st Qin emperor, Shi Huangdi, began the building of the Great Wall in 220 b.c.

• This dynasty ruled for over 2000 years.

• Han Dynasty

• Manchurians invaded and established the Qing Dynasty

• 1911- Revolutionary war ended the rule of dynasty’s

China Early History

• Boxer Rebellion- Chinese militants attacked Europeans and Chinese Christians trying to break free from the influence on the Europeans that were trying to take advantage of the Chinese military and government weakness

• 1949- Communist fought for control over China and won…Mao Zedong became the new ruler

China Early History

• Due to the involvement of government in the economy, China is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

• 60% of population work on farms

• Known for its rice, maize, wheat, and sweet potatoes

Major Religions of China• Confucianism- based on teaching of

Confucianism, stresses importance of education in a well-run society

• Taoism- based on teaching of Lao-tzu, importance of preserving and restoring harmony in the individual as well as the universe- also believed gov’t should have little to do with the people

• Buddhism- believe in rebirth and is highly influenced by Confucianism and Taoism

Population• China estimated population in 2000 was 1.3

billion.

• 30-40 cities have a population over 1 million

• China’s government has pursued a strategy in order to provide healthcare to its entire population

Mongolia and Taiwan

Chapter 28, Section 2

The Mongolian Empire

• Mongols were nomadic herders for thousands of years

The Mongolian Empire

• Genghis Khan

–Conquered all of Central Asia

–Began conquest of China

–Died in 1227

The Mongolian Empire

• Ogadai

–Succeeded Genghis Khan

–Continued conquest and expansion

The Mongolian Empire

• Broke up in 1300s

• China gained control of Mongolia in 17th century

• Mongolia achieved independence in 1911

Mongolia

• Became the Mongolian People’s Republic in 1924

• Communists ruled until 1989

• Moved toward political democracy and free enterprise economy

Mongolia

• Culture

–Has ruled and been ruled by China

–Adopted many aspects of Chinese culture

Mongolia• Economy

–Herding and managing livestock

–Developing other industries–Shift from command to free economy

Mongolia

• Economy

–Large deposits of coal and petroleum

•Used in manufacturing and construction

Taiwan’s Link to China

• Many migrations from southern China, southeast Asia, Malay and Polynesia

• Manchu Dynasty conquered Taiwan in 1683

Taiwan’s Link to China

• Japanese seized Taiwan after winning a war with China in 1895

• Chinese Nationalists took control as part of their fight with the Communists after WWII

Taiwan’s Link to China• Nationalists lost to Communists in

1949–Moved their gvt to Taiwan–Est. Republic of China–People’s Republic of China

never recognized Taiwan as a separate country

Taiwan

• Culture

–Chinese

–90% practice mix of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism

Taiwan• Economy

–One of world’s most successful economies

–Strong manufacturing industries

–Good trade

Taiwan

• Economy

–Known as an economic tiger, a nation that has rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports

Taiwan

• Economy

–Part of the Pacific Rim, which includes East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and west coast of the U.S.

THE KOREA’S

Chapter 28, Section 3

History of Korea

• Korea is a peninsula

• 2000 b.c. first state called Chosen arose in Korea

• 100 b.c. China and Japan begin their history of invasions due to its location between the two countries

History of Korea

• 300’s- Three Kingdoms were established, Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla.

• Sills eventually took over the other two kingdoms in 660.

• 1392- Yi Songgye and dynasty ruled Korea but ended in 1910 when Japan took over

• Japan controlled peninsula until 1945 and the end of WWII

History of Korea

• After WWII, Korea was split in two, North controlled by the Soviet Union and the South controlled by the United States

• 1950- North invaded South to spread communism and started the Korean War

• 1953- War ended and treaty was created to split the North into a Communist State and the South into a Democratic State

Korean Culture/Unity

• Chinese influence- Confucianism, Buddhism, Communism

• Unity- North and South are trying to unify

• Both built huge armies, bordered by 2 million troops

• Unified by one flag representing both countries

Resources

• Seoul- largest city in South Korea

• Pyongyang- largest city in North Korea

• When countries unite, they will be a economic powerhouse

• North provide raw materials for South industry

JapanChapter 28, Section 4

Samurai/Shogun

• Samurai-Professional soldiers serve as bodyguards for landowners and clan chiefs

• Shogun-General of emperors army with powers of military dictator

• All officials are under authority of Shogun

History/Economy• December 7, 1941- Japan bombs Pearl

Harbor

• August 9, 1945- Nagasaki and Hiroshima- U.S. dropped bombs

• After WWII, Japan became one of the worlds most powerful economy

• 126 million people in Japan

• 75% live in cities

Economy

• Most of population on east coast, industry and manufacturing

• Cars, Trucks, and Electronic equipment

• Strong alliance between business and government

• People of Japan are educated and disciplined which enabled Japan to achieve prosperity