1. Chapter 28 Japan and the Koreas

2. Section 1 Objectives Examine major landforms of the regions
Describe Climates
ID important resources in Japan and the Koreas

3. List the 4 main islands of Japan from North to South
Hokkaido (hoh-KY-doh)
Honshu (HAWN-shoo)
Largest &Most Populous
Tokyo located here
Shikoku (shee-KOH-koo)
Kyushu (KYOO-shoo)

4. How was Japan formed?
Lies in a subduction zone  Pacific plate dives under the Eurasian and Philippine plates. Causing a hot bed of volcanic activity.
This also causes tsunamis  “harbor waves” as they are known, are large waves traveling hundreds of miles/hour

5. What landform do the Koreas sit on?
Korean Peninsula  mostly hilly and low mountains. Coastal plains lie in the west

6. List the climates & their locations for this region
Humid Continental
Humid Subtropical
Hokkaido
North Korea
Kyushu
Shikoku
Southern Honshu
South Korea

7. Give important info about natural resources for the following:
Japan
Koreas
Limited mineral & energy resources
Hydro & nuclear power used to cut down on importing oil
65% is forested, but strict limits cause for importing lumber
Rich fishing grounds provide most of the food
Hydro & nuclear power used to cut down on importing oil
North Korea has iron ore/ copper/ lead/ coal
South Korea has rich fishing grounds

8. Section 2 Objectives
ID events in Early and Modern history that have shaped both countries
Explain some major feature of culture for both countries

9. Give the greatest hits for the early history of Japan
Earliest inhabitants were Ainu (I-noo)/ pushed north by invaders in 300BC who introduced rice farming
- In 700AD political system with an emperor emerged
-By late 1100’s a war lord came to power known as shogun/ he ruled over the daimyo, who were protected by the samurai (similar to the feudal system of Europe)
Europeans arrive in the late 1500’s & were driven out in the 1600’s/ few allowed to stay (mainly Dutch) & were restricted to Nagasaki to limit influence
Samurai warrior in full armor.

10. Give the greatest hits for the early history of the Koreas
People came from North and Central Asia
108 BC invaded by China, this starts a long occupation
Eventually drove the Chinese out of the peninsula
Korean culture flourished

11. Give a brief explanation of Modern history for Japan
US shows up in 1853, influencing samurai to overthrow shogun & reinstate the emperor in Meijii Restoration
Emperor moved capital to Tokyo, modernized education, industries, laws, & changed governments to parliamentary with a constitution
Starting in late 1800’s Japan invaded & acquired land in Eastern Asia
Became allies with the Axis powers during WWII
After WWII a democratic government was established

12. Give a brief explanation of Modern history for Korea
Controlled by Japan until the end of WWII, then were split between the USSR and the UN
North was given to the USSR, while the South was given to the UN. This lasted until 1949
Fighting began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. In 1953 fighting stopped when both sides signed an armistice. Now they have a DMZ along the 38th parallel.
Recently North Korea has been in the news due to threats of nuclear weapons and threats of war.

13. Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
People & Language
Religion
99% of population is ethnic Japanese, speaking Japanese
Kana  written Japanese language, is a mix of Chinese & Japanese symbols
Nearly the entire population of Korea is ethnic Koreans
Korean language written w/ 24 letter alphabet called hangul
Japan
Shintoism
Buddhism
Korea
Roughly about half have become Christian. This is different due to the impact Chinese culture has had on their culture

14. Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
Settlement and Land Use
Food
Japan
867 people per square meter (one of the most densely populated countries in the world)
Most live along narrow coastal plains
Korea
Also densely populated, most of the population live in urban areas
Japan
Main stays are rice, fish, Sushi, & sashimi. Fast food is becoming increasingly popular
Tea is the popular drink
Korea
Main stays include rice, grilled meats, vegetables, & potatoes

15. Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:
Education
Traditions and Customs
Japan and South Korea
Everyone attends elementary & middle school for free
Competition to get into university, as education is highly valued
North Korea
Teach communist ideology& require students to work while in school
Japan
Strong family ties
Kimono is worn as the formal dress
Shoes are removed prior to entering home
Many forms of art are practiced
Korea
Traditional dress and dancing are popular

16. Section 3 Objectives
ID characteristics of Japan today
Contrast life in North and South Korea

17. What should be known about Japan’s economy for Agriculture
Not much land is arable
Produces about 70% of the countries food needs

18. What should be known about Japan’s economy for Industry
Most workers have a strong work ethic and are extremely loyal to their companies
While in the past the Keiretsu system has worked, Japan is trying to adapt to the changing times

19. What should be known about Japan’s economy for International Economy
Produce high quality goods such as cars, cameras, & electronics.
Have an export economy with a trade surplus

20. Describe modern life in Japan
Major urban areas hold the majority of the population, they are connected by high speed trains.
Homes are small, as are the families. Homes and expenses for families are high.
Western culture has had a big impact on Japan from clothing to sports
Birthrates are low while life expectancy is high
Women have been gaining more rights in recent years

21. Contrast North & South Korea
North Korea
South Korea
Communist
Travel is controlled by government
Government officials live well
Outside of the capital, poverty is common
Do not have enough food to feed the country
Democracy
Industry is strong
Have an export economy
Government works to improve economy
Country becoming Urbanized
Large middle class