Chapter 27: Cultural Geography of East Asia

Chapter Concept/Skill

Discuss how East Asian cultures began in river valleys.

Examine how throughout much of history Chinese influences spread throughout the region.

Recognize that, although Chinese influence has been strong, each country in East Asia has a unique culture.

Academic Language- Complex

Aborigine

dynasty

ideogram

homogeneous

shogun

samurai

cultural convergence

haiku

acculturation

cultural divergence