Chapter 27 Homework

Chapter 27, Section 1

1. East Asia's traditions came from traditions and ideas of dynasty rulers from long ago. Most traditons in China came from the very famous, Han Dynasty. Other places outside of China have developed a different set of customs and culture based upon their different history.

2. A majority of the people in China speak Mandarin which came from the Han Chinese language.

Creative Writing:
For people living in China, they focused a lot on religion before the Great Leap Foward. Their rulers encouraged and preached about many gods and goddesses which they came to worship, along with the emperors who were also thought of as holy people. As the Great Leap Foward happened, the economy came crashing down. As many comunists moved in, they encouraged the people to become atheist. Many of the people today remain atheist, although some have held onto their religious backgrounds.


Chapter 27, Section 2

1. The average population density of Japan is about eight hundred seventy-five people per square mile. Most of Japan's population settles in the valleys and coastal plains because large forests and mountains cover the central part of the country. Around seventy-eight percent of Japan’s people live in coastal urban areas.

2. Throughout the 1900's Japan changed from a feudal society to a modern country. Japan used diplomacy and military force to build its empire. During the war between Japan and China, Japan gained many island areas. Although while they were involved in world War II, they were struggling severly and surrendered. Later Japan became a democracy and was removed from its oversea territories.

Creative Writing:
In one way Japan's language is very similar to Chinese, Korean, and Mongolian Languages. They even have been impacted by the English language in some ways. Also most of Japan's population pratices Buddhism which was developed and came from China.

Chapter 27, Section 3

1. Korea's first time in contact with the West came when colonial powers in Europe wanted control of Korea and begun to attack.

2. Most of Korean life is focused on Confusianism, Buddhism, or even Christianity.

Creative Writing:
After World War II Korea decided it was best to divide their country in half. North Korea was taken in by communists while South Korea was backed by the United states. Still the two countries have been in argument with eachother, both wanting control of the other. This is what started the Korean war. This was has involved The United States and the UN. Right now North and South Korea hav not come to an agreement and are just paused in the middle of war. They have both grown apart in many ways and are very different.