Korea+Unmasked

__Korea Unmasked__ pages 10-33 1) According to Rhie, what affect does religion have in Europe as opposed to Asia? 2) Explain why Rhie thinks the religions among the three Asian nations are so different. Do you agree? Why or why not? 3) Briefly describe how China’s out look on foreigners differs from that of Korea and Japan. 4) Describe the relationship between China and Korea. 5) Explain the Chinese concept of “One”. Do you agree with Rhie that it is the most important Chinese value? Evaluate his discussion of how it plays out in history.
 * Essential Question** //How do geography, philosophy/religion and history affect the society and culture of a country?//
 * Homework Monday 2/2**

Korea Unmasked pages 33-73 Answer each question in complete sentences. Each answer should be one paragraph (five to seven sentences) 1) Explain the Japanese concept of wa. What characteristic of island geography led this to become a value? Do you agree? 2) Explain the role of a divine ruler in island nations and how that history affects Japan today? 3) Are the Japanese really better at avoiding conflict than the Koreans or Chinese? Are they much more “polite” than Koreans. Explain your answer. 4) Critique Rhie’s assessment of Korean history. Are Koreans stubborn? Does the country’s history explain why Koreans “stubborn”? 5) Rhie argues that Chinese culture is more of a “melting pot” than Korean and Japanese. On pages 48-49 he illustrates that Koreans only live by a “yes, no” dichotomy and that they are intolerable of people who deviate from the norm. How accurate is this statement? 6) Explain what is meant by the seonbi spirit and include your own example.
 * Homework Tuesday 2/3, 2/4,**

Korea Unmasked 73-83, 88-92 1) How important does rank appear to be in Korea? 2) What words would you use to describe the people of each country? 3) Briefly summarize the native religions of Japan and Korea? 4) What accounts for the differences in the Christian population in Korea and Japan? Do you agree?
 * Homework Thursday 2/5 Friday 2/6**