1. China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
Holt People, Places, and Change
4/6/2017
CHAPTER 27
China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
Section 1: Physical Geography
Section 2: China’s History and Culture
Section 3: China Today
Section 4: Mongolia and Taiwan
CHAPTER 27

2. Objectives: Section 1 Physical Geography
What are the physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan?
What types of climate are found in China, Mongolia, and Taiwan?
What natural resources do China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have?

3. Physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
Section 1 Physical Geography
Physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
Mountains—Himalayas (Mt. Everest), Kunlun, Tian Shan, Altay, Greater Khingan Range
Plateaus, Basins, and Deserts—Plateau of Tinet, Taklimakan Desert, Tarim Basin, Turpan Depression, Mongolian Plateau, Gobi Desert
Plains—North China Plain
Rivers—Huang, Chang, Yangtze, Xi River

4. Types of climates found in China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
Section 1 Physical Geography
Types of climates found in China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
The southeastern coast is the most humid region.
The extreme northwest has a desert climate.
Seasonal monsoon winds affect the south and east.
Typhoons are common in the summer and fall.

5. Natural resources of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
Section 1 Physical Geography
Natural resources of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan:
China—Minerals: gold, iron ore, lead, salt, uranium, and zinc; coal (China is leader in coal resources) and oil
Mongolia—coal, copper, gold, iron ore, and oil
Taiwan—arable land is the chief asset

6. Objectives: Section 2 China’s History and Culture
What are some of the major events in the history of China?
What are some features of China’s culture?

7. China’s History Section 2 China’s History and Culture
500 B.C.—The Great Wall is ordered to be constructed by the Qin Dynasty emperor.
Genghis Kahn leads Mongols in 1200s; Ming dynasty closed China to outsiders.
1600s—The Manchu ruled for 260 years.
1500s–1800s—Europeans establish trade with China.

8. China’s History Section 2 China’s History and Culture
1912—First Republic of China is formed under Sun Yat-sen.
Communists fight Nationalists and win in 1949; People’s Republic of China created.
1966—Mao initiates the Cultural Revolution.

9. China’s cultural features:
Section 2 China’s History and Culture
China’s cultural features:
Ninety-two percent of the population is Han Chinese.
Mandarin Chinese is the dominant and official language.
Taoism and the teachings of Confucius are important to Chinese culture.
Buddhism is an important religion.

10. China’s cultural features: (continued)
Section 2 China’s History and Culture
China’s cultural features: (continued)
Education is a huge aspect of the culture.
Government controls many factors of daily life in China.
Chinese medicine stresses herbal remedies and harmony with nature.

11. Objectives: Section 3 China Today
Where do most of China’s people live?
What are the major cities in China, and what are they like?
What is China’s economy like?
What challenges does China face?

12. China’s people: Section 3 China Today
Ten percent of the population lives in the deserts and mountains of the west.
Northern China Plain is heavily populated.
Most people live in the countryside.

13. China’s Cities Section 3 China Today
Shanghai—leading industrial center and seaport
Nanjing, Wahun—industrial centers built on iron ore and coal mines
Beijing (Peking)—capital with high cultural heritage
Hong Kong—major seaport and center for banking and trade

14. Objectives: Section 4 Mongolia and Taiwan
How has Mongolia’s culture developed?
What is Taiwan’s culture like?

15. Section 4 Mongolia and Taiwan
Despite years of communist rule, Mongolia’s culture remains very traditional.
Many people are still nomadic herders.
Nomads live in gers.
Horses play an important role in Mongolian life.
Ulaanbaatar is the capital and the main industrial center.

16. Taiwan’s culture: Section 4 Mongolia and Taiwan
The population is about 85 percent Taiwanese.
Chinese ways dominate the culture.
Japanese influences are seen in buildings and in certain foods.
European and American influences are also seen, especially in the cities.

17. Taiwan’s culture: (continued)
Section 4 Mongolia and Taiwan
Taiwan’s culture: (continued)
The economy is modern and industrial.
Overpopulation and environmental concerns are challenges today.