Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

East Asia
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A dynamic economic model which classifies countries as either core, periphery, or semi-periphery by the economic interactions between them.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

Fine-grained windblown sediment.

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

Name given to China's claimed territory in the South China Sea due its presentation on Chinese maps with nine dashes.

Currency from another country.

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).

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

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

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

A polycentric city of 11 compact cities, including Hong Kong, Macau, Huizhou and Guangzhou, that is projected to soon increase its population to 65 million and is one of China's industrial growth regions.

A philosophy that stresses loyalty to family, upholding of social relations and commitment to just social activity.

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