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Chapter 26 section 1: Southeast/East Asia Ancient & Modern History Notes
China: (page 705)
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China’s civilization began in the _________________________________valley.
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Ancient China was ruled by dynasties.
o Define Dynasty: _________________________________________________________________
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Great thinkers, Confucius and Laozi, became very popular in China.
o What did Confucianism teach the Chinese? ___________________________________________
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o What did Daoism teach the Chinese to do? ____________________________________________
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How did many Europeans learn about China? ________________________________________________
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The Silk Road increased trade between Europe (Mediterranean area) and China.
o What products did China send to Europe? ________________________________
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TIMELINE OF MODERN HISTORY: Changes in China (page 708)
o Asian products were popular in __________________________
o _____________________ wanted greater trade opportunities in China
o China did _____ ______ ______________ to be involved in their country
o Chinese fought over allowing Europeans traders and political control. This fight led to civil war.
o 1949- Communist leader, _______________________________, gained power.
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Define Communism: _______________________________________________________
(look in glossary)
 Communism often leads to a ____________________________, as a leader
Korea: (page 707)
- Korean was greatly influenced by the _____________________ culture
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B____________________________ and C______________________ spread to Korea
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TIMELINE OF MODERN HISTORY: A Divided Korea (page 709)
o After WWII Korea was divided into two: American-backed ___________ Korea and Communistruled ______________________ Korea.
o North Korea, with help from _________________, invaded South Korea.
o 1953 – War ended __________________________________________________
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o There is still tension between both countries today.
Japan (page 707)
- Japan was greatly influenced by _______________ and _______________
- Although Japan had an emperor, the shoguns had the real power.
o Define Shogun: _______________________________________________
o Define Samurai: __________________________________________________
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- TIMELINE OF MODERN HISTORY: Modern Japan (page 708-709)
o Japan tried to remain isolated but was ________________________________.
o Japan became an i___________________ and m__________________ power.
o Japan began invading nearby countries and soon entered into war against the
_______________________________________ in WWII.
o 1945: Japan became a ___________________________ and eventually became a global
_______________________ power.
Southeast Asia (page 707)
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__________________________ had ruled much of the area around Vietnam.
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Early civilizations were influenced by the Chinese culture and _______________ culture.
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TIMELINE OF MODERN HISTORY: Southeast Asia (pages 709-710)
o Most countries of Southeast Asia were colonies during the 1800s and 1900s
-What European countries controlled the countries of this region?
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- What country did the United States control? _______________________
-Which country has always had their independence? _________________
o After WWII most of Southeast/East Asia gained their ______________________
o After independence there were a lot of political conflicts which led to war.
- In the 1960s the United States became involved in a war in which Southeastern country?
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