Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

East Asia
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Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

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

One of China's most dominant dynasties. China became China, as we know it today, under the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) when the approximate boundaries of contemporary China were created.

A system of large family-controlled firms that dominates the South Korean economy.

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

An empire that developed from the Roman Empire, centered on Constantinople that lasted from 285 until 1483.

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

Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.

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).

Another name for China's Huang He River due to the damage caused by its constant flooding.

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.

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