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10/01/2013
CHINA, MONGOLIA AND TAIWAN
World Geography Third bimester
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY ---- PART I
China, Mongolia and Taiwan have a range of physical features, climate and resources.
CHINA. IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHYCAL FACTS. SEE PAGE 111.
At North At East At south west Paletau of Tibet Gobi desert
Mongolia
Taiwan
Himalayas (World´s highest mountain range where Mt. Everest is.)World’s hishest Plateau, also called the “Roof of the World”
In northern China. Is the world’s coldest desert.
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CHINESE RIVERS
Huang He • Or Yellow river. • It provides large amounts of loess (yellowich fertile soil).
Chang Jiang • Or Yangzi River • It’s Asia’s longest river and a major transportation route.
NATURAL RESOURCES
China •Coal •Lead •Tin •Tungsten•Forestland •Farmland
Mongolia •Coal •Iron •Copper •Oil •Livestock
Taiwan •Farmland •Sugarcane •Tea •Bananas
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF
CHINA
Part II
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THE CHINESE REBELLED
China was isolated by mountains, deserts, and seas; other cultures had little oportunity to influence development of Chinese civilization. As studied on the previous bimester, for manycenturies China was ruled by emperors. When foreign influences increased, the Chinese started a revolution. In 1911 rebels forced out China’s last emperor and formed a republic.
TWO RIVAL GROUPS Nationalists • Led by Chiang Kai-shek
Communists • Led by Mao Zedong
In 1949 war ended with the communists as victors. China became “People’s Republic of China” led by Mao. After beingdefeated, Nationalists fled to Taiwan to form there the “Republic of China”.
CHINA UNDER MAO
When China was under Mao´s rule, many changes occurred. While some of these changes improved life, others didn’t. On one hand, women gained more rights and were able to work. On the other hand, the government limited freedoms and imprisoned people who criticized it. It also took control of the economy,seizing farms, buisnesses and factories.
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CHINA AFTER MAO
After Mao died in 1976, Chinese leaders admitted government mistakes and modernized and improved the economy allowing private business and encouraging foreign investors. As a result economy began growing rapidly.
CHINESE POEOPLE AND CULTURE
China has the world largest population (aprox 1.3 billion).
Is population spread evenly?
Aprox. 90% live on the east, most of them packed in few overpopulated cities.
Ethnical groups in China
8%
Han Chinese Other ethical groups
92%
Han Chinese (aprox 92%) speak mostly Mandarin (chinese official language). The rest of the population (aprox 8%) belongs to one of the 55 other ethnical groups and speaks other dialects. Examples ofthese other ethical groups are the Hui and the Zhuang.
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CHINESE ETHNICAL GROUPS
CHINESE BELEIF SYSTEMS
There are 2 main beleif systems:
Daoism • Teaches living simply and in harmony with nature. • It’s name comes from the word Dao, which means “the way”. Buddhism • Based on the teachings of the Buddha. • Main beleifs: moral behavior, kindness and meditation that canlead to peace.
Many Chinese blend elements of these two with Confucianism (importance of family, moral values, and respect for one’s elders). Other major religions include Christianity and Islam. Ancestor worship and fortune-telling are also popular.
ARTS
Some of the most popular arts in China include:
Crafts (made in bronze, jade, ivory, silk and wood). PorcelainPaintings, which often include calligraphy. Literature (poetry) Theater (opera) Pagodas (buddhist temples with multistoried towers with an upward curving roof at each floor).
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BEIJING’S NATIONAL DAY PARADE.
October 1, Tiananmen Square
SPORTS
Some of the most popular sports in China include:
Martial arts (among them is the popular kung fu)
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CHINA, MONGOLIA AND TAIWAN
World Geography Third bimester
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY ---- PART I
China, Mongolia and Taiwan have a range of physical features, climate and resources.
CHINA. IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHYCAL FACTS. SEE PAGE 111.
At North At East At south west Paletau of Tibet Gobi desert
Mongolia
Taiwan
Himalayas (World´s highest mountain range where Mt. Everest is.)World’s hishest Plateau, also called the “Roof of the World”
In northern China. Is the world’s coldest desert.
1
10/01/2013
CHINESE RIVERS
Huang He • Or Yellow river. • It provides large amounts of loess (yellowich fertile soil).
Chang Jiang • Or Yangzi River • It’s Asia’s longest river and a major transportation route.
NATURAL RESOURCES
China •Coal •Lead •Tin •Tungsten•Forestland •Farmland
Mongolia •Coal •Iron •Copper •Oil •Livestock
Taiwan •Farmland •Sugarcane •Tea •Bananas
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF
CHINA
Part II
2
10/01/2013
THE CHINESE REBELLED
China was isolated by mountains, deserts, and seas; other cultures had little oportunity to influence development of Chinese civilization. As studied on the previous bimester, for manycenturies China was ruled by emperors. When foreign influences increased, the Chinese started a revolution. In 1911 rebels forced out China’s last emperor and formed a republic.
TWO RIVAL GROUPS Nationalists • Led by Chiang Kai-shek
Communists • Led by Mao Zedong
In 1949 war ended with the communists as victors. China became “People’s Republic of China” led by Mao. After beingdefeated, Nationalists fled to Taiwan to form there the “Republic of China”.
CHINA UNDER MAO
When China was under Mao´s rule, many changes occurred. While some of these changes improved life, others didn’t. On one hand, women gained more rights and were able to work. On the other hand, the government limited freedoms and imprisoned people who criticized it. It also took control of the economy,seizing farms, buisnesses and factories.
3
10/01/2013
CHINA AFTER MAO
After Mao died in 1976, Chinese leaders admitted government mistakes and modernized and improved the economy allowing private business and encouraging foreign investors. As a result economy began growing rapidly.
CHINESE POEOPLE AND CULTURE
China has the world largest population (aprox 1.3 billion).
Is population spread evenly?
Aprox. 90% live on the east, most of them packed in few overpopulated cities.
Ethnical groups in China
8%
Han Chinese Other ethical groups
92%
Han Chinese (aprox 92%) speak mostly Mandarin (chinese official language). The rest of the population (aprox 8%) belongs to one of the 55 other ethnical groups and speaks other dialects. Examples ofthese other ethical groups are the Hui and the Zhuang.
4
10/01/2013
CHINESE ETHNICAL GROUPS
CHINESE BELEIF SYSTEMS
There are 2 main beleif systems:
Daoism • Teaches living simply and in harmony with nature. • It’s name comes from the word Dao, which means “the way”. Buddhism • Based on the teachings of the Buddha. • Main beleifs: moral behavior, kindness and meditation that canlead to peace.
Many Chinese blend elements of these two with Confucianism (importance of family, moral values, and respect for one’s elders). Other major religions include Christianity and Islam. Ancestor worship and fortune-telling are also popular.
ARTS
Some of the most popular arts in China include:
Crafts (made in bronze, jade, ivory, silk and wood). PorcelainPaintings, which often include calligraphy. Literature (poetry) Theater (opera) Pagodas (buddhist temples with multistoried towers with an upward curving roof at each floor).
5
10/01/2013
BEIJING’S NATIONAL DAY PARADE.
October 1, Tiananmen Square
SPORTS
Some of the most popular sports in China include:
Martial arts (among them is the popular kung fu)
...
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