-Create a timeline of events that happened in east asia in order
-Select from 10 of the 14 events
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Rebuilding Japan after ww1
Beginning of communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong
The Great Leap forward
The cultural revolution
Tiananmen square
Mongol Invasion
Beginning of Zheng He explorations
Beginning of building the great wall
Korean wall (include creation of the demilitarized)
Beginning of confucianism and explanation of it
Beginning of shintoism and explanation of it
Beginning of daoism and explanation of it
Buddhism’s arrival in china and how it arrived
1. Mongol Invasion (13th century): The Mongol Empire, led by Genghis Khan, launched a series of invasions into East Asia, conquering territories including China, Korea, and Japan.
2. Beginning of Zheng He explorations (1405-1433): Under the Ming dynasty, Chinese admiral Zheng He led several expeditions, exploring Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa, establishing trade and diplomatic relations.
3. Beginning of building the Great Wall (7th century BC - 16th century AD): Various Chinese dynasties initiated the construction of the Great Wall of China, with the main purpose of protecting against invasions from northern nomadic tribes.
4. Korean War and creation of the demilitarized zone (1950-1953): The Korean War erupted between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United States and United Nations), resulting in the division of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of the demilitarized zone.
5. Beginning of Confucianism (5th century BC): The teachings of Confucius, focusing on social harmony, filial piety, and moral behavior, gained prominence in China and later spread to other East Asian countries, shaping their cultural and social norms.
6. Beginning of Shintoism (3rd century BC): Shinto, an indigenous religion of Japan, emphasizes the reverence for nature, ancestor worship, and the divinity of the Japanese imperial family.
7. Beginning of Daoism (6th century BC): Daoism, also known as Taoism, emerged as a philosophical and religious tradition in China, advocating for living in harmony with the natural order (Dao) and seeking immortality through meditation and alchemy.
8. Buddhism's arrival in China (1st century AD): Buddhism, originating in India, entered China via the Silk Road and gradually spread throughout East Asia, becoming a major religion in China, Japan, and Korea.
9. Rebuilding Japan after WWII (1945-1952): Following Japan's surrender in World War II, the country underwent significant political, economic, and social reconstruction under the guidance of the Allied Occupation, which aimed to democratize Japan and establish a peaceful society.
10. Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945): As part of the final stages of World War II, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's unconditional surrender and solidifying the end of the war in East Asia.