East Asian Cultural Geography Flashcards
1
Q
Even though East Asian languages are different, how is there a sense of unity?
A
Ideographic system - similar written languages yet very different dialects
2
Q
What are the characteristics of Confucianism?
A
Philosophy based on living a correct life
Emphasis on respect towards authority
Family as the basis
Importance of education
3
Q
What are the characteristics of Buddhism?
A
Achieving a state of inner peace and wisdom
4
Q
What are the characteristics of Shintoism?
A
It relates religious beliefs to the earth (???)
5
Q
What East Asian countries are mostly ethnically homogeneous?
A
South Korea and Japan
6
Q
What is the dominant ethnicity of Eastern China?
A
Han Chinese
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