Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

East Asia
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War between China and the UK in 1839-42 over the opening of China's eastern ports to European traders and especially the import of opium into China by the British.

The spiritual and political leader of Tibet, who left the region in 1950 after the country was annexed by China.

The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.

Fine-grained windblown sediment.

A toxic chemical often created as a byproduct of zinc production.

A seasonal wind in South East Asia that blows from land to sea in October to May (dry monsoon ) and from sea to land on May to September bringing rain (wet monsoon).

Currency from another country.

The ruling system in Korea with one of the longest continuous political systems from 1392 to 1910.

A China-led initiative to provide funds for development projects.

The movement of people from their rural homes to urban employment centers and back on a regular basis

Refers to the US commitment to building up military power in Asia in response to Chinese political and military shows of force.

Any form of economic policy that seeks to support local companies at the expense of foreign corporations, usually through quotas, tariffs, or some combination thereof.

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