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East Asia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geography and China’s development | Early Chinese people settled near rivers and depended on agriculture. |
| Himalayas and China | The largest mountain range in the world located in southwestern China that created a barrier between China and other civilizations. |
| Shang Dynasty-background | The first dynasty in China. They ruled much of the Huang He-Yellow River Valley and relied on warlords to stay in power. |
| Oracle bones | Shang kings used oracle bones to ask questions of their ancestors. |
| Shang artwork | Shang artists made objects out of bronze using clay. Shang bronze objects included sculptures, daggers, vases, cups, and urns—or large ceremonial containers. The Shang used bronze urns to prepare and serve food for ceremonies to honor their ancestors. |
| Mandate of Heaven | the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods. gods chose a wise and good person to rule. The person chosen by the gods would govern honestly and well. |
| Warring States Period-causes | Over time, the aristocrats who ruled the territories of the Zhou kingdom grew more powerful. They ignored the king's commands and took control of their own territory. The aristocrats began to fight one another for power. |
| Warring States-weapons | Chinese soldiers were armed with swords, spears, and crossbows. As the fighting continued through the years, warriors began using horses. The Chinese developed the saddle and stirrup. |
| Confucianism | Above all, a ruler had a duty to rule justly and to set an example of right living. In return, subjects should be loyal and obey the law. |
| 3 Chinese Philosophies | Confucianism: if each individual carried out his or her duties, society would do well. Daoism: people should free themselves from worldly desires and live simply. Legalism: laws and harsh punishments were necessary to force people to do their duty. |
| Role of women in early China | Most women raised children and saw to their education. They also managed the household and family finances. |
| Han Dynasty-government | recruited dedicated and talented people for civil service, government workers who were chosen on the basis of competitive tests. |
| Han Dynasty-education | Students prepared for the exams by studying law, history, and the ideas of Confucius. After many years of schooling, the students took the civil service examinations. If they passed, they earned jobs as government workers or teachers |
| Han Dynasty and Buddhism | The fall of the Han dynasty and the long period of unrest that followed, however, spurred the spread of Buddhism. |
| Han Dynasty inventions | cast-iron plow, the wheelbarrowsilk manufacturing and invented paper. Doctors also relieved pain by piercing patients' skin at vital points with thin needles. This treatment is known as acupuncture |
| Silk Road | In exchange for the horses, Chinese merchants traded silk, spices, and other luxury goods. The trade route to the west was later called the Silk Road in honor of China's most famous export. |
| One-child policy | A policy in China to lower the population |
| Communism | A way of government, when the government controls everything that its people do |
| Mao | The former leader of China who brought Communism to the country |
| Taiwan-Two Chinas | Where Chinese Nationalist once migrated to; located to the east of China |
| Population distribution in Modern China | Most people in East Asia live crowded together in river valleys, basins, and deltas, or on coastal plains. |
| Command vs. Market Economy | Communism: a system in which the government controls all economic goods and services. Market: goods and services are privately owned. |
| The Kim Family-List rulers | Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un Members of the family who are the North Korean dictators |
| Geography issues in North Korea | Not enough land for farming and a harsh climate creates famine. |
| Famine in North Korea | Little to no food for many people in one place |
| Population of North Korea | Around 25 million |
| Korean War WHO? WHEN? | North Korea and China/Soviet Union and South Korea and The USA 1950-1953 |
| DMZ | The demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. |
| Propaganda Village | A shell or fake city built by North Koreans to make life seem wonderful in North Korea. |
| Pyongyang | North Korea’s capital where the loyal communist party members live. |
| 38th Parallel | The location of the DMZ |
| Social Issues in North Korea | Limited access to the internet and the outside world, lack of food and proper healthcare- Education is provided by the government and teaches the people to worship the government and hate the USA. |
| Economic Issues in North Korea | 50% of people suffer from poverty, Very few foreign trading partners-Spend a ton of money on military instead of helping their people |
| Political Issues in North Korea | Dictatorship- No Freedom- Can’t leave the country or question the government |
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