Ethnic groups of Asia
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ETHNIC GROUPS OF ASIA SSWG5d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the effect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions.
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Ethnic groups of Asia . SSWG5d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the effect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions. Han. Where: China Religion: Primary religions—Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism (religion is banned though) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ETHNIC GROUPS OF ASIA
SSWG5d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the effect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions.
Han Where: China Religion: Primary religions—Confucianism, Taoism,
Buddhism (religion is banned though) Culture:
Largest single ethnic group in the world Many historical contributions Chinese holidays—importance of dragon Large rectangular houses for extended family Rice staple food Last name first, first name second Three classes in society—mandarins, peasants, “mean
people” Languages: Han, Mandarin, Cantonese
Han
Lantern Festival Chinese language
Han
Traditional Han Clothing Chinese house
Mongols Where: Mongolia Religion: Buddhism Culture:
Primarily nomadic Superstitious Haircutting ceremony for children Great oral tradition Eat a lot of meat & dairy Very ornate clothing Ger is traditional home “Horseback people” & festivals
Mongols
Ger Traditional clothing
Mongols
Haircutting Ceremony Horse races
Ainu Where: Japan Religion: traditional tribal religion Culture:
Language: Ainu Were racially discriminated against for many years Fierce fighters Men have full beards & mustaches Women often tattooed Traditional dress is long robes Primarily eat meat and fish Reed thatched huts
Ainu (Japanese)
Traditional House Ainu clothing & tattoos
Korean Where: North & South Korea Religion: Religion banned in NK, primarily Christian
in SK with some Confucianism & Buddhism Culture
Family oriented/ancestor honor Family homes Some marriages still arranged Fish & meat eaten, with barley replacing rice in some
places Folk dancing Gardens are important Tea ceremonies
Korean
Traditional House Bridal robes
Hmong Where: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma Religion: Animism & ancestor worship Culture
Least likely to assimilate in America They have their own language and religion Organized into clans Marriage kidnappings 7 souls Most foods are boiled, steamed or stirfried Strict housing rules
Hmong
Hmong girls Inside a Hmong house
Indo-Aryan (Indian) Where: India & Pakistan Religion: Hindu & Islam Culture:
Arranged marriages Lots of festivals & ceremonies Traditional sari Known for spicy food Indian dance very important Bollywood
Indo-Aryan
Saris Scenes from Bollywood
Indo-Aryan
Indian Food Holi Festival
Bengali Where: Bangladesh & India Religion: Islam & Hinduism Culture:
Language is Bengali, but also speak English & Urdu
Entire community celebrates festivals regardless of religion
Arranged marriages Similar to Indian food Saris & Kurtas
Bengali
Cuisine Kurta
Maylay Where: Malaysia, parts of Indonesia Religion: Muslim and animism Culture:
Lots of Indian influence Language influences most of SE Asia Combat arts Kite flying Housing accommodates the climate
Malay
Traditional House Malay Kids
