Chapter 8 Discussion Questions

  1. Shared ritualism may be considered what gives East Asia the most unity in religious and cultural areas. What are some of these shared rituals?
  1. List some of the characteristics both of yin and yang and explain how each side relates to the other.
  1. Explain what the post–World War II “economic miracle” refers to.
  1. How did Confucian humanism contribute to East Asia’s ultimately successful response to the challenges brought by colonialism?
  1. Explain how Shinto practice helped people after the 2011 tsunami and earthquake.
  1. Explain the role of a kitchen god icon in a traditional Chinese or Korean home.
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