Geography
What is loess?
a loosely compacted yellowish-gray deposit of windblown sediment of which extensive deposits occur, the silt in the Yellow River
What is homogenous and what does that have to do with the population of Japan?
Japan's population is homogenous, meaning almost entirely the same ethnicity. This means that there are very few ethnic conflicts in Japan
Han dynasty and meaning of Han
Han: an ethnic group named for a powerful ancient ruling family
" a person of the Middle Kingdom"
What is evidence of tension today between North and South Korea?
DMV, demilitarized zone on border. Nuclear Energy build up
What country is leading renewable energy in Asia?
Japan
What is a Tsunami?
A large wave caused by an earthquake
What are the shogun and samurai?
Shogun-Shogun was the title of the military dictators of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868. Nominally appointed by the Emperor, shoguns were usually the de facto rulers of the country
Samurai-military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the 12th century to their abolition in the 1870s. Protected the Shoguns
The goal of the Great Leap Forward?
to make China an industrial equal to western countries
Who ruled Korea before WWII after winning two wars? What was their rule like in Korea?
Japan, a harsh rule
What is Acid Rain and what causes Acid Rain?
Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions. It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals, and infrastructure.
It is caused by burning coal
What is a typhoon?
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
What is cultural convergence?
Mixing of culture as interaction with other countries increases
Qin Dynasty and how China got its name
Qin dynasty--> pronounced "chin"
CHINa
What is the Hermit Kingdom and what does it signify?
Hermit Kingdom, name for Korea after they became isolated and limited trade with other nations
What caused an increase in energy consumption?
increases in manufacturing and production from the economy
What is the Ring of Fire? What area does it cover?
a region around much of the rim of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.
What is kabuki theater? What are onnagata and hanamichi?
Kabuki theater is an ancient form of Japanese theater
Onnagata: men who play women's roles in Kabuki theater
Hanamichi: foot bridges that extend out to the audience
Silk Road and the impacts of the Silk Road
Silk Road is a series of trading routes stretching across Eurasia. Connected East China to the rest of the world. Named Silk Road because of China's monopoly on silk.
Impacts:
spreading of ideas
spreading of ideas
economic connection
Explain the quote “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back is broken” and how it has to do with Korea's history?
What is deforestation, it’s effects, and what is being done to combat this issue?
China cuts and plants thousands of trees a year to meet the country's demand for lumber.
Leads to soil erosion and floods--> run off
China has begun planting millions of trees along deforested riverbanks. Dam was constructed to stop flooding
What is the difference between East vs West China?
East China more inhabitable. West China has mountain ranges and deserts which made it unsuitable for early civilizations. Had more nomadic groups in West, first Civilizations in East.
How does geography impact the settlement of people in Japan?
Mountains cover most of the central area of Japan, leaving only valleys and coastal plans for settlement
Tokaido corridor: a series of cities crowded along the coast, contains Tokyo(worlds most populous urban area)
The effects of the Great Leap Forward in China? Why are the estimated casualties still climbing?
Led to a massive famine. Casualties are still climbing as more is becoming known about what really happened and as more documents are being declassified
What started the Korean War? How did the war end?
North Korea's invasion of South Korea. Ended with a truce in 1953. Still remain seperate to this day
Solutions to environmental issues
Three Gorges Dam
Switches to renewable energy
Trees being planted