D: 4/30/13A: China NotesS: What has influenced the organization of China’s society?H: None

w.o.d: pagodasWarm-Up: Asia Video Quiz.

Word of the DayWord

pagodas

Definition

Buddhist temples

Sentence

Pagodas today are not only temples

but also influenced

the architecture

of homes too.

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CHINA

I. China’s Land

A. Many mountains like the Himalayas, Kunlun Shan, Tian Shan & Altay

B. The Plateau of Tibet called the roof of the world is covered with scrubs, grasslands and forests that house pandas, monkeys and other rare animals

C. The Turpan Depression is below sea level and is the hottest place in China

D. The Taklimakan desert has sandstorms that may last days long.

I. China’s Land

E. The Gobi desert is made of rocks & has hot summers and cold winters

F. The Manchurian Plain houses 90% of china’s population and holds the most scenic places to visit

G. The Yangtze, Xi and Yellow Rivers provide transportation and rich soilE. The Yangtze river has many industrial centersF. The Yellow river has loess or yellow fertile soil

H. Floods & earthquakes are frequent

II. China’s Climate

A. Like the U.S. - China has a varied climateB. Monsoons affect the type of climate that ranges

from desert to tropical. They also bring in typhoons in the summer. These are like hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.

III. China’s EconomyA. Since 1949 China has been a Communist state

where the government controls everything including what is grown and prices

B. In order to catch up with the rest of the world China is moving to a free enterprise system

C. Foreign investors have begun to build factories in China

D. The growth in industry has increased jobs and some wages but also has caused massive pollution

E. The Northern economic region is hot & dryer so they grow Wheat, corn and soybeans. It is a world leader is iron & coal production. Tungsten used in electrical equipment is also mined. Factories produce textiles, chemicals, electronics & airplanes

III. China’s Economy

F. The Southern economic region is humid and grows rice & raise silkworms on terraced farms. Factories produce ships, machinery, textiles, & electrical equipment.

G. The Western economic region has grasslands so herders can raise yaks & sheep. Farmers grow corn & wheat. The region is rich in Petroleum

H. Hong Kong & Macau became independent in 1997 & 1999 they act as a center for trade & business in China

IV. China’s History

A. China is 4,000 years old and was ruled by emperors in dynasties who lived in the Imperial Palace in Beijing

B. Over time the Great wall of China was built to protect China from the north and still stands today

C. They were the first to use paper and created silk, clocks, the magnetic compass, book, gunpowder and fireworks

D. Other countries used force to make China trade goodsE. After WWII the Nationalist Party under Chiang Kai-

shek went to war with the Communist Party under Mao Zedong. Zedong won and established China while the Nationalists fled to Taiwan

V. China’s Government & Society

A. Communist ruled with an iron fist and killed anyone who opposed them like in Tiananmen square and Euthanasia. China’s government also took over Tibet and exiled the Dalai Lama

B. 70% of people live in rural areas and still use hand tools. Villages grow food for the people that live there and have community centers

C. People are moving to cities to find work and are crowded

VI. China’s Religion

A. People followed the teachings of Confucius that said people need to be kind, honest, brave and wise. Children were to obey their parents and everyone had respect for the elderly & rulers

B. People also believed in Daoism that said people should live simply and be one with nature

C. Later Buddhism came in and taught people to pray and do good deeds.

D. Religion helped influence the way society was organized

VII. China’s Culture

A. Chinese are known for their many art forms including architecture that include pagodas or Buddhist temples

B. Silk screens, calligraphy and porcelain were started in China

C. Chinese Food is varied depending on the region people live. A typical meal consists of vegetables with bits of meat or seafood with rice or noodles. Many dishes are spicy and stir fry is common.