1. D: 4/30/13
A: China Notes
S: What has influenced the
organization of China’s
society?
H: None
w.o.d: pagodas
Warm-Up: Asia Video Quiz.

2. Word of the Day
Word
pagodas
Definition
Buddhist
temples
Sentence
Pagodas
today are not
only temples
but also
influenced
the
architecture
of homes too.
Picture

3. CHINA

4. I. China’s Land
A. Many mountains like the Himalayas, Kunlun
Shan, Tian Shan & Altay
B. The Plateau of Tibet called the roof of the world
is covered with scrubs, grasslands and forests
that house pandas, monkeys and other rare
animals
C. The Turpan Depression is below sea level and is
the hottest place in China
D. The Taklimakan desert has sandstorms that may
last days long.

5. I. China’s Land
E. The Gobi desert is made of rocks & has hot
summers and cold winters
F. The Manchurian Plain houses 90% of china’s
population and holds the most scenic places to
visit
G. The Yangtze, Xi and Yellow Rivers provide
transportation and rich soil
A. The Yangtze river has many industrial centers
B. The Yellow river has loess or yellow fertile soil
H. Floods & earthquakes are frequent

6. II. China’s Climate
A. Like the U.S. - China has a varied climate
B. Monsoons affect the type of climate that ranges
from desert to tropical. They also bring in
typhoons in the summer. These are like
hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.

7. III. China’s Economy
A. Since 1949 China has been a Communist state
where the government controls everything including
what is grown and prices
B. In order to catch up with the rest of the world
China is moving to a free enterprise system
C. Foreign investors have begun to build factories in
China
D. The growth in industry has increased jobs and some
wages but also has caused massive pollution
E. The Northern economic region is hot & dryer so
they grow Wheat, corn and soybeans. It is a world
leader is iron & coal production. Tungsten used in
electrical equipment is also mined. Factories
produce textiles, chemicals, electronics & airplanes

8. III. China’s Economy
F. The Southern economic region is humid and
grows rice & raise silkworms on terraced farms.
Factories produce ships, machinery, textiles, &
electrical equipment.
G. The Western economic region has grasslands so
herders can raise yaks & sheep. Farmers grow
corn & wheat. The region is rich in Petroleum
H. Hong Kong & Macau became independent in
1997 & 1999 they act as a center for trade &
business in China

9. IV. China’s History
A. China is 4,000 years old and was ruled by emperors in
dynasties who lived in the Imperial Palace in Beijing
B. Over time the Great wall of China was built to protect
China from the north and still stands today
C. They were the first to use paper and created silk,
clocks, the magnetic compass, book, gunpowder and
fireworks
D. Other countries used force to make China trade goods
E. After WWII the Nationalist Party under Chiang Kai-
shek went to war with the Communist Party under
Mao Zedong. Zedong won and established China while
the Nationalists fled to Taiwan

10. V. China’s Government & Society
A. Communist ruled with an iron fist and killed
anyone who opposed them like in Tiananmen
square and Euthanasia. China’s government
also took over Tibet and exiled the Dalai Lama
B. 70% of people live in rural areas and still use
hand tools. Villages grow food for the people
that live there and have community centers
C. People are moving to cities to find work and are
crowded

11. VI. China’s Religion
A. People followed the teachings of Confucius that
said people need to be kind, honest, brave and
wise. Children were to obey their parents and
everyone had respect for the elderly & rulers
B. People also believed in Daoism that said people
should live simply and be one with nature
C. Later Buddhism came in and taught people to
pray and do good deeds.
D. Religion helped influence the way society was
organized

12. VII. China’s Culture
A. Chinese are known for their many art forms
including architecture that include pagodas or
Buddhist temples
B. Silk screens, calligraphy and porcelain were
started in China
C. Chinese Food is varied depending on the region
people live. A typical meal consists of
vegetables with bits of meat or seafood with
rice or noodles. Many dishes are spicy and stir
fry is common.