Unit 10 Vocabulary World: East Asia Geography &Policy Concepts

DMZ

• Demilitarized Zone; a region on the Korean peninsula that separates North Korea and South Korea, established to reduce military tensions.

• A military base located in South Korea.

• A type of missile used by North Korea.

• A peace treaty signed between North and South Korea.

Kami

• Spirits or deities in Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan.

• A type of traditional Japanese clothing.

• A popular Japanese dish made of rice and fish.

• A form of Japanese martial arts.

Shintoism

• A traditional religion of Japan focusing on ritual practices and connection with nature and ancestors.

• A modern philosophy emphasizing individualism and self-expression.

• A form of Buddhism that originated in China and spread to Japan.

• A political ideology advocating for the separation of church and state.

Dynasty

• A series of rulers from the same family or lineage, often maintaining power for several generations.

• A type of government where power is held by a single individual.

• A period of time marked by significant cultural or technological advancements.

• A military alliance between different nations.

Tibet

• A region in Asia known for its unique culture and history, often associated with Tibetan Buddhism.

• A country in Europe famous for its ancient ruins.

• A city in North America known for its technology industry.

• An island in the Pacific Ocean known for its tropical climate.

One Child Policy

• A policy implemented by China to control population growth by limiting families to having only one child.

• A law that allows families to have as many children as they want without restrictions.

• A program aimed at encouraging families to have more children to boost the economy.

• A health initiative focused on improving maternal and child health in rural areas.

Free Enterprise

• An economic system where private businesses operate in competition and largely free of state control.

• A system where the government controls all economic activities.

• A type of economy where only state-owned enterprises exist.

• An economic model that prohibits competition among businesses.

Subway Pushers

• Workers who help people board crowded subway trains, commonly found in Japan.

• Individuals who operate subway trains and ensure safety.

• Passengers who assist others in finding their seats.

• Security personnel monitoring subway stations.

Deng Xiaoping

• A Chinese politician known for his role in the Cultural Revolution.

• A Chinese politician who was the paramount leader of China from 1978 to 1989, known for economic reforms and opening China to the global market.

• A Chinese military leader during World War II.

• A Chinese philosopher who influenced modern Chinese thought.

Taoism

• A Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao, the fundamental nature of the universe.

• A Western philosophy focused on individualism and self-reliance.

• A religious practice centered around the worship of multiple deities and rituals.

• A scientific approach to understanding the laws of nature and the universe.