East Asia

2. military leader from Mongolia who conquered much of Asia.
6. an geographic region where people are living longer and healthier lives than average
9. china was carved up by European powers and Japan, which led to areas not being under chinese control.
11. general of the emperor's army, with the powers of a military dictator
12. Communist leader in China, helped them gain power in 1949.
17. stressed the importance of a well ordered society focused on education.
18. a series of rulers from the same family
19. believes that the individual should seek harmony with nature.
21. Military controlled area where diplomats from North and South Korea have met to hold negotiations and meetings.
22. a nation with very fast economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology and high exports

1. festival in Mongolia that celebrates wrestling, archery, and horse riding
3. cultural way of life that still exists today in Mongolia
4. this religion came to China from India in the 300's AD.
5. The kingdoms of Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla, which formed on the Korean Peninsula in the A.D. 300s.
7. the nationalists moved here after being ousted by the communists in China
8. capital of North Korea.
9. professional soldier who served the landowners or clan chiefs in ancient Japan.
10. Taiwan still holds these even though the chinese government does not recognize Taiwan as an independent country.
13. Capital of South Korea and the largest city in the region.
14. reason for being, or purpose in life that many elderly people in Okinawa believe plays a part in long, full and meaningful lives.
15. fine wool from goats in Mongolia
16. Area that separates North and South Korea
20. Two nations fighting each other indirectly through another conflict.