Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

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

A system of government that is ruled by the leaders of a religion, or based on the beliefs of a single religion.

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

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

A metropolitan area with more than one major ciy.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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