EA - East Asia Module Overview
East Asia
Introduction
Similar to North America, Eastern Asia has many different climates. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that China's climate is very similar to portions of Georgia's coastal climate. Although we may feel that Atlanta, Georgia has a large population, the population hardly competes with that of China's large cities. For this reason, as we explore Eastern Asia we will study the population trends and concerns of each of the countries within the region.
Essential Questions
- How does physical geography influence human settlement?
- How has culture influenced the development or formation of countries?
- How have resources influenced modern conflicts?
Key Terms
- Confucianism - is a way of life taught by Confucius (Kong Fuzi) in China in the 6th-5th century BCE and the rituals and traditions.
- Demilitarized zone (DMZ) - is the area that marks the boundary between North and South Korea.
- Himalayas - a mountain range in South Asia.
- Infrastructure - the physical buildings, roads, and utilities of a country.
- Karma - a principle of causality, by which a person's intent or actions influence the future of that individual.
- Monsoons - the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia which bring heavy rainfall in the summer.
- Reincarnation - the religious belief that after death the soul comes back in another form or body.
- Siddhartha Gautama - a prince who became the Buddha and whose teachings Buddhism is based on.
- Shintoism - is a monotheistic system of religious belief. Spiritual purity is achieved through prayer and service. They are against the caste system and believe in the equality of humanity.
- Urbanization - the process by which cities grow.
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