[Chapter 12] The Civilizations of East Asia
The people of the Islamic world fashioned a unique society based on a powerful religious
ideal. In this chapter, you will learn about the unique cultures of East Asia. Like Islamic
civilization, these cultures reflected a strong spiritual influence. In China the Sui, Tang,
and Sung Dynasties produced great achievements. Then Genghis Khan and the Mongols
unified much of Asia into a great empire. Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia also produced
fascinating cultures that made great contributions to the civilizations of the world.