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World Cultures China Report about Spheres of Influence

• Guidelines

World Cultures China Unit

Intro/Basics - Africa - Middle East - South Asia - China - Japan - Korea - Latin America

World Cultures Daily Questions

Notebook

• Page 78 - China Political Map, Geo Notes
• Page 79 - Chinese Modern Relationships, Indian, Meanings, Page 2
• Pan Gu Myth, Cartoon, Questions and Hindu God
• Page 80 - Three Gorges Dam Article
• Page 81 - Chinese Symbols, Page 2
• Page 82 - Confucius Information, Page 2, Face, Notes
• Page 83 - Daoism Information, Page 2, Face, Notes
• Page 84 - Religion's Quote Chart
• Page 85 - Chinese Dynasties Notes, Page 2, Page 3
• Page 86 - Chinese Revolutions Notes, Page 2, Steps and Pictures, Steps Page 2
• Page 87 - Chinese Events Matching, Page 2
• Page 88 - Eastern Religions Truths, Page 2
• Page 89 - Globalization Cartoon
• Page 90 - Chinese Consumption Article
• Page 91 - Facts About China Today
• Page 92 - Mao and Now Comparison Videos (Reaction from Primary Sources)
• China Test Instructions

Portfolio

• Portfolio
  • Sphere of Influences Report
  • Mao Button Journal

Test/Quizzes

• China Test Instructions

World Cultures Portfolio

Africa: HDI Graph Reflections - Decolonization Report
Middle East: Population Density Report - Essay: A Peaceful Vacation
South Asia: Rainfall Report - South Asia Comparisons Graph - Postcards
China: Sphere of Influences Report - Mao Button Journal
Japan: Natural Resources Report - Japanese Violence Journal
Korea: Physical Map Report
Latin America: Landforms Report
Worldwide: T-Shirt Trade Report

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China Spheres of Influence Map

Textbook Chinese Sphere of Influences Map

China has had a long and varied history. It has one the richest pasts of any nation, but one of the most volatile presents. It's the world's largest country by population and 3rd largest by area. But it also exists very isolate from the world. Thus its history stems from that isolation.

Barriers

As a result, outside influences often were not found in China. In addition, the Chinese view in contempt of anyone who tried to dominate "The Middle Kingdom." (more)

On and off for thousands of years they traded with the people of the Middle East and lower Europe. But when the Europeans arrived in force, China could not resist them anymore. (more about silk road)

After a long series of battles, the Chinese were forced to sign humiliating treaties, signing much of their land over to European traders. These traders extended their influence of China.

After the World Wars, however, the outsiders could not longer keep control from the uprising.

China focused internally, on communism, and shunned the outside world. Banning their books and influences, the Chinese wanted to remain independent, but they still strove to match other nation's levels of technology.

If they liked it or not, westerners have directly, and indirectly forever changed China's future.