Page 7- Introduction

Page 8- Learning Skills

Page 12- Chapter 1- Modern East Asia

Page 18- Chapter 2- Chinese Dynasties

Page 22- Chapter 3- South Asia

Page 24- Chapter 4- Southwest Asia

Page 26- Chapter 5- Africa

Page 30- Vocabulary

Table Of Contents

The Truth Behind The World

In This Book I'm going to take you to different places around the world; and show you their world.

Geography

Are you lost? Wondering how to get back home? Well, you can use latitude and longitude. Latitude and longitude are lines that run across the earth. Latitude lines range from East to West (across the Earth). Longitude lines range from North To South, or up and down the Earth.These lines have a point where the lines cross and have a certain degree or number; these lines are invisible.

Money?

There are different economic systems about peoples money and that's what we are going to take about. Do you care about your money? You may and may not that could be a very bad thing or an okay thing; but it depends on the type of economic system. Command economy is controlled by the government, they boss all the workers around; based on what they want. And then there's traditional economic system, which uses trade and makes things based on their culture.

Rulers

The world is a large place, so who is ruling this large land? Well, not all countries have "kings" and "queens" or people in the nature. Maybe a country has a democracy, where all people make the rules and get a say. Or maybe a country,has dictatorship, which is where one single person makes/creates all the rules. Though a country may be difficult when it comes down to government, they may have a monarchy. Monarchy is where there is a "King" or "Queen", but they have no power or saying. The government rules and they royalty (kings and queens) are just a model for their land.

Religion

What is Religion? Religion is a series of beliefs and customs. Religions can be Polytheistic meaning to believe in more than one god. There's also Monotheistic which means to believe (or worship) one singular god. What are some of these religions? Religion includes Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism.

Chapter 1

Modern East Asia

Modern Japan

For most of Japan’s history they had an emperor, but the emperor did not have any power. Power in Ancient Japan was given to the emperor’s generals called Shoguns. Meiji was made emperor in 1868. Many wars happen after words, making Japan one of the world’s most powerful empires. They began war with China in 1937, and military generals took over their government. Japan joined Axis Powers in 1941. Japan in World War 2, attacked pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. Two million Japanese were killed in war. Bombs were dropped and people were killed, wen finally Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945. The US helps Japan write a new Constitution around 6 years later. Japans emperor is still there, but doesn't have real power. The prime minister leads their government.

North Korea, isn't it beautiful? All of their people are happy, and their city lights up like a Christmas tree! They have amazing and large stores! Their stores are filled with amazing things, each shelf stacked high. You believe me, don't you? Well, stop because everything i just told you is a lie. Its North Korea's pretty lies. All The beautiful and happiness, and stores are all opposites of what was described. Its all lie's, every thing you have been told about North Korea is a lie. You want to know the Truth? Well, keep reading unless your scared to find out the truth behind the world.

Here's what is really happening in North Korea. Its time to revel the truth about North Korea's little lies. Families, children, and adults are starving and homeless, and are trying to receive money and shelter. The town is full of people that need help. people don't get to go to these amazing stores North Korea brags about, because you're not aloud to buy anything. North Korea is a dark place.

China's leader Mao wanted to modernize China by building factories and bringing in more technology. Farmers would share livestock and tools; and people had no rights or freedom. This caused the Great Leap Forward, where Mao encouraged students to rebel against teachers, parents and adults. People who did not follow Mao's rules were put into labor camps or jail. Mao died in 1976, but is still a cultural icon in China today.China has shifted away from communism, and they have allowed the creation of some open market businesses to develop. Though the CPC still exists and is in power today, China is formally recognized as an oligarchy where a small group of people have the decision making power.

Modern China

Chapter 2

Chinese Dynasties

In the Shang Dynasty the first record of Chinese writing was Calligraphy. They had bronze weapons. Cheng Tang killed King Jie to start the Shang Dynasty.

The Zhou Dynasty wrote down laws and was the longest lasting Dynasty. They revolted against the Shang. (led by Wu Wang) They switched from bronze to iron tools and plows for farming. Began construction of the Great Wall. They were Mandate of Heaven.

Zhou Dynasty

Shang Dynasty

Han Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

Qin Dynasty was the first great Chinese empire. Their first emperor was Shi Huangdi. They unified all of China for the first time. Most of the Great Wall was built under the Qin Dynasty. The Qin Dynasty consisted the Terra Cotta Army at burial site for emperors.

The Han Dynasty has advanced government based on ideas of Confucianism. Buddhism made its way from India to China. The Han Dynasty started the Silk Road. Paper was invented. Peasant revolt led by Liu Band started the Han.

Song Dynasty

The Song Dynasty is divided into Northern Song and Southern Song.Northern Song was led by General Zhao Kuangyin. They Allied with the Mongols to stop their enemy. They helped discover a better way to gain rice; and some of the most amazing inventions were made/discovered during this time such as the compass.

Yuan Dynasty

The Yuan Dynasty was one of the two times that China was ruled by foreigners. Genghis Kahn led the Mongols to defeat China. His great-great-grandson, Kublai Kahn became emperor. Mongols is the Yuan dynasty had different culture and language than Chinese.

Ming Dynasty

In the Ming Dynasty Porcelain was popular; which was traded one the silk road. Novels, dictionaries, and encyclopedias became widespread around that area. The Ming Dynasty built the Great Canal and built the largest navy in the history of the world. The Ming Dynasty was lead by the great Zheng He.

Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was the second time China was ruled by foreigners. They Conquered all of China under emperor Kangxi. Art flourished under the Qing. They were kept isolated from the world.