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
Japan
Chapter 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 HiroshimaU.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