South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia

The study of Asia is divided into three regions: East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The distinct geographical regions of Asia will be studied, as well as the contributions of selected individuals in each area. Religions, trade, cultural diversity, population, modernization as well as the wealth of their heritage will be explored.

Critical Questions:

• What is the role of religion in society?
• What are the art forms of this region?
• What are the causes and effects of the population density in Asia?
• How do citizens and institutions in Asia cope with the massive changes taking place in this region?                     (cited from C.O.L.)

• CIA The World Factbook
• Library of Congress Country Studies
• The Virtual Tourist
• Flags of the World
• Country Reports

Your assignment is to use the websites below to answer the questions that your teacher has given you about Chinese Inventions.

Chinese Inventions

Chinese Inventions and Remedies

Paper making, Printing, Gunpowder, Compass

Chinese Inventions and Inovations

Play a Chinese Culture Game!

Challenge: 

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/china/