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Cultural Geography — East Asia

Key facts about the cultures, nations, and history of East Asia

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east_asia_atlas 15 terms Jun 19, 2025
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Terms 15

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Confucianism
Chinese philosophy emphasizing hierarchy, filial piety, and social harmony
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Silk Road
Ancient trade routes connecting China to the Middle East and Europe
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Dynasties of China
Major ruling families: Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Qing
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Meiji Restoration
1868 Japanese modernization revolution restoring imperial rule; rapid Westernization
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Three Kingdoms Period
Korean era (57 BC–668 AD) of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla kingdoms
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Mongol Empire
13th–14th century empire under Genghis Khan; largest contiguous land empire
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Cultural Revolution
1966–1976 Mao-led campaign purging capitalist and traditional elements in China
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Korean War
1950–1953 conflict leaving Korea divided at 38th parallel
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Taiwan Strait Issue
Ongoing dispute over Taiwan's status between Taiwan and People's Republic of China
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Buffer zone between North and South Korea; heavily fortified
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Hanzi / Kanji / Hanja
Chinese characters used in Chinese, Japanese, and historically Korean writing
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Taoism
Chinese philosophy based on harmony with the Tao (natural way); Laozi
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Shinto
Indigenous Japanese religion honoring nature spirits (kami) and ancestors
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Economic Miracle
Japan and South Korea's rapid post-war industrialization and economic growth
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One-Child Policy
China's 1980–2015 population control limiting most families to one child