How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society? Confucianism has replaced all other religions in China. Confucius led an army to take over the Chinese government during his lifetime. Confucian philosophy had little effect on Chinese society until the 20th century. A Chinese emperor hired Confucian scholars in 121 BC to help organize his government.

Which best describes the Japanese government? Monarchy Theocracy Federal democracy Constitutional monarchy Country Types of Government Who Votes Role of Religion Design of Government Japan Constitutional monarchy All citizens 20 yrs or older No direct role; the govt. is considered secular Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen y the Diet members China Communist party All citizens over the age of 18 Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese govt. National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the Congress India Democratic republic India is a secular government Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

In what way are these three governments alike? Only males over the age of 18 may vote The Communist Party rules the parliaments of the countries. The governments of these countries have a monarch with little power. They have governments that are not linked to the practice of a particular religion. Country Types of Government Who Votes Role of Religion Design of Government Japan Constitutional monarchy All citizens 20 yrs or older No direct role; the govt. is considered secular Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen y the Diet members China Communist party All citizens over the age of 18 Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese govt. National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the Congress India Democratic republic India is a secular government Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

Sell more goods overseas Control population growth The Great Leap forward and the cultural revolution were examples of China’s attempt to: End communist rule Improve the economy Sell more goods overseas Control population growth

The “Green Revolution” was India’s attempt to improve Education Air quality Agriculture Iron and steel manufacturing

India leads many other countries in the area of … Health care Military weapons production Modern farming and agriculture Technology and service industries

How did the “Four Modernizations” affect Chinese agriculture and industry? Many farmers were forced off the land and had to move to cities. Factories involved in heavy industry were moved to rural areas to provide jobs. Farmers were forced to sell all surplus agricultural products to the government. Farmers were given better seeds and equipment; factories began to increase the production of smaller consumer goods that were easier to sell.