East/Southeast Asia Test Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to East and Southeast Asian history, geography, and culture.

Communism

Society based on equality; government controls production of goods.

Daoism

Philosophy meaning 'The Way'; emphasizes balance of opposing forces and connection with nature.

Confucianism

A system focused on discipline, moral duty, and education, emphasizing relationships between people.

Shamanism

Ancient religion based on animism, involving spiritual leaders who communicate with natural spirits.

Shintoism

Japanese adaptation of Shamanism, where emperors are spiritual leaders and focuses on this world rather than the after-life.

Archipelago

A chain of islands.

Cordilleras

Parallel mountain ranges formed by tectonic plate collisions.

Tsunami

A tidal wave that grows larger as it approaches the coast, caused by underwater earthquakes.

Typhoon

A tropical storm forming in the western Pacific Ocean during summer, equivalent to a hurricane.

Zhou Dynasty

Chinese dynasty from 1100-200 BC known for the Golden Age and development of Confucianism and Daoism.

Qin Dynasty

The first dynasty in China that expanded and unified the country, initiated the Great Wall's construction.

Song Dynasty

Dynasty in China from 900-1200 AD marked by peace, trade, and education, ended by the Mongol Empire.

Qing Dynasty

The last dynasty to rule in China from the 1600s to the 1900s, ruled by the Manchu minority.

Yamato Dynasty

The first Japanese dynasty that unified Japan from 400 to 1100 AD.

Vietnam War

Conflict where North Vietnam, supported by the USSR and China, defeated South Vietnam, leading to a communist state.

Cultural Revolution

Mao Zedong’s campaign in China that removed students from school to promote Mao's leadership.

One Child Policy

A policy implemented by Deng Xiaoping restricting Chinese families to one child, leading to gender inequality.

Foot Binding

The practice of reshaping women's feet in China to achieve smaller sizes seen as attractive and a sign of wealth.

Dynastic Cycle

The sequence of ruling families that change through war, disaster, or protest.

Mandate of Heaven

The divine right to rule, given through the approval of gods and goddesses.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

Areas in China that allow private businesses and foreign trade to foster economic growth.

Spheres of Influence

Regions dominated by Western nations which impacted local politics, culture, and economics in Southeast Asia.

Ring of Fire

Tectonic zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean that leads to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Buddhism

The primary religion in both East and Southeast Asia.

Great Leap Forward

Mao Zedong's initiative aimed at rapid agricultural production that ultimately resulted in a catastrophic famine.

Chinese Civil War

Conflict between Chinese Communists (CCP) and Nationalists (KMT) leading to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Guerilla Tactics

Military strategy utilizing knowledge of the terrain for hit-and-run attacks, as used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

Wat

Ancient Hindu temples in Southeast Asia, with Angkor Wat in Cambodia being the most famous.

Competitive Job Market

Economic conditions in Japan contributing to delayed family planning and negative population growth.