chapter 28 japan and the koreas. section 1 objectives examine major landforms of the regions ...
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Chapter 28 Japan and the Koreas
Section 1 Objectives
Examine major landforms of the regions
Describe Climates
ID important resources in Japan and the Koreas
List the 4 main islands of Japan from North to South Hokkaido (hoh-KY-doh)
Honshu (HAWN-shoo) Largest &Most Populous Tokyo located here
Shikoku (shee-KOH-koo)
Kyushu (KYOO-shoo)
How was Japan formed?Lies in a subduction zone Pacific
plate dives under the Eurasian and Philippine plates. Causing a hot bed of volcanic activity.
This also causes tsunamis “harbor waves” as they are known, are large waves traveling hundreds of miles/hour
What landform do the Koreas sit on?
Korean Peninsula mostly hilly and low mountains. Coastal plains lie in the west
List the climates & their locations for this region
Humid Continental
Hokkaido
North Korea
Humid Subtropical
Kyushu
Shikoku
Southern Honshu
South Korea
Give important info about natural resources for the following:
Japan Limited mineral & energy
resources
Hydro & nuclear power used to cut down on importing oil
65% is forested, but strict limits cause for importing lumber
Rich fishing grounds provide most of the food
KoreasHydro & nuclear
power used to cut down on importing oil
North Korea has iron ore/ copper/ lead/ coal
South Korea has rich fishing grounds
Section 2 Objectives
ID events in Early and Modern history that have shaped both countries
Explain some major feature of culture for both countries
Give the greatest hits for the early history of
Japan-Earliest inhabitants were Ainu (I-noo)/
pushed north by invaders in 300BC who introduced rice farming
-- In 700AD political system with an emperor emerged
--By late 1100’s a war lord came to power known as shogun/ he ruled over the daimyo, who were protected by the samurai (similar to the feudal system of
Europe)
-Europeans arrive in the late 1500’s & were driven out in the 1600’s/ few
allowed to stay (mainly Dutch) & were restricted to Nagasaki to limit influence
Samurai warrior in full armor.
Give the greatest hits for the early history of the KoreasPeople came from North and Central Asia
108 BC invaded by China, this starts a long occupation
Eventually drove the Chinese out of the peninsula
Korean culture flourished
Give a brief explanation of Modern history for JapanUS shows up in 1853, influencing samurai to
overthrow shogun & reinstate the emperor in 1868 Meijii Restoration
Emperor moved capital to Tokyo, modernized education, industries, laws, & changed governments to parliamentary with a constitution
Starting in late 1800’s Japan invaded & acquired land in Eastern Asia
Became allies with the Axis powers during WWII
After WWII a democratic government was established
Give a brief explanation of Modern history for KoreaControlled by Japan until the end of WWII,
then were split between the USSR and the UNNorth was given to the USSR, while the
South was given to the UN. This lasted until 1949
Fighting began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. In 1953 fighting stopped when both sides signed an armistice. Now they have a DMZ along the 38th parallel.
Recently North Korea has been in the news due to threats of nuclear weapons and threats of war.
Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
People & Language 99% of population is ethnic
Japanese, speaking Japanese
Kana written Japanese language, is a mix of Chinese & Japanese symbols
Nearly the entire population of Korea is ethnic Koreans
Korean language written w/ 24 letter alphabet called hangul
Religion Japan
Shintoism Buddhism
Korea Roughly about half have
become Christian. This is different due to the impact Chinese culture has had on their culture
Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
Settlement and Land Use Japan
867 people per square meter (one of the most densely populated countries in the world)
Most live along narrow coastal plains
Korea Also densely populated,
most of the population live in urban areas
Food Japan
Main stays are rice, fish, Sushi, & sashimi. Fast food is becoming increasingly popular
Tea is the popular drink
Korea Main stays include rice,
grilled meats, vegetables, & potatoes
Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
Education Japan and South Korea
Everyone attends elementary & middle school for free
Competition to get into university, as education is highly valued
North Korea Teach communist
ideology& require students to work while in school
Traditions and Customs Japan
Strong family ties Kimono is worn as the
formal dress Shoes are removed prior
to entering home Many forms of art are
practiced
Korea Traditional dress and
dancing are popular
Section 3 Objectives
ID characteristics of Japan today
Contrast life in North and South Korea
What should be known about Japan’s economy for Agriculture
Not much land is arable
Produces about 70% of the countries food needs
What should be known about Japan’s economy for Industry
Most workers have a strong work ethic and are extremely loyal to their companies
While in the past the Keiretsu system has worked, Japan is trying to adapt to the changing times
What should be known about Japan’s economy for International EconomyProduce high
quality goods such as cars, cameras, & electronics.
Have an export economy with a trade surplus
Describe modern life in JapanMajor urban areas hold the majority of the
population, they are connected by high speed trains.
Homes are small, as are the families. Homes and expenses for families are high.
Western culture has had a big impact on Japan from clothing to sports
Birthrates are low while life expectancy is high
Women have been gaining more rights in recent years
Contrast North & South Korea
North Korea Communist
Travel is controlled by government
Government officials live well
Outside of the capital, poverty is common
Do not have enough food to feed the country
South Korea Democracy
Industry is strong
Have an export economy
Government works to improve economy
Country becoming Urbanized
Large middle class