Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

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

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

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

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

The household registration system in China that has been used to regulate and control rural citizens' movements.

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.

The dominant ethnicity in China, comprising more than 91 percent of China's total population.

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

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.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

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

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

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