geochinasection3
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Chapter 23 Section 3
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• Has a Population of 1.2 billion people
• 22% of the world’s population
China
Rest of theWorld
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Population
• 94% of the population are Han Chinese
• 6% is made up of 55 different ethnic groups– The people of Tibet being only one group
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• Chinese civilization is more than 4,000 years old
• Dynasties – ruling families
• Ruled China during most of their history
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• Chinese were the first to use paper and ink
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Ideas and Inventions• Learning is the key to good
behavior• Confucius – Chinese Philosopher
– Said people should be polite, honest, brave, and wise
– Children should obey their parents– Respect the elderly– Obey the country’s rulers
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Chinese invented the following
• Clock
• Compass
• The first Printed Book
• Fireworks
• Gun Powder
• Crossbow
• Grenade
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• Chinese tried to avoid outside influence
• European countries forced China to trade during the 17-1800s
• 1912 uprising overthrew the last dynasty
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Revolution of 1949
• Mao Zedung led communist forces against the Republic.
• Led a people’s revolt• Helped to create a
communist government in China
• Controlled China for 41 years.
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• Chiang Kai-shek• Led the nationalists forces• Escaped to Taiwan and set
up the Republic of China in Taiwan.
• Led attacks against communist forces for many years before the revolution in 1949
• 1947
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Communist China
• Wanted to modern industrialized country
• They denied freedoms to Chinese People
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Tiananmen Square• http://www.thebeijingguide.com/tiananmen
_square/index.html
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June, 1989
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Tiananmen Square Massacre
• Students protested against government– Called for Democracy
• 1,000 students were killed by the government
• 10,000 were arrested and many were executed
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Rural Life• 70% of China’s people live in rural areas
• Most people farm– Labor intensive
• Have to use hand tools because machinery is too expensive
• Has improved in recent years– Villages have community centers that provide
opportunities for citizens
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City Life
• 515 million people live in cities
• 30% of the population• Living conditions are
crowded • Most homes have heat,
electricity, and running water
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The Arts
• China is famous for its traditional arts
• Craft workers make bronze bowls, jade jewelry, glazed pottery, and fine porcelain
• China’s art is influenced by nature
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China – Why should we care?
• http://www.christusrex.org/www2/china/