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Guide students through 1,300 years of East Asian history with this 25-slide PowerPoint presentation. Covering the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the Mongol Empire, Korea and Japan’s development, European imperialism, the Meiji Restoration, World War II, the Cold War, and modern challenges, this resource delivers a comprehensive and engaging overview of political, cultural, and technological change in the region.

The presentation begins with the Tang Dynasty’s expansion and Silk Road trade and the Song Dynasty’s bureaucratic reforms, economic growth, and artistic achievements. Students will examine the Mongol Empire under Genghis and Kublai Khan, the Ming Dynasty’s maritime voyages under Zheng He, and the Qing Dynasty’s territorial expansion and later decline.

The slideshow also explores Korean unification under Silla, the invention of Hangul, and Japanese political shifts from the Shogunate system to the Tokugawa era. It covers European imperialism’s impact on East Asia, including the Opium Wars, the Meiji Restoration’s modernization of Japan, Japanese imperial expansion, and the Pacific battles of World War II.

The final section examines Cold War alliances, the Korean War, the Chinese Communist victory in 1949, Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and the economic rise of East Asia. Students will also consider current issues, such as North Korea’s nuclear program, political freedoms, and economic development.

Perfect for World History, Asian Studies, or Modern History units, this ready-to-use resource works well for lectures, guided notes, or review. Includes maps, timelines, visuals, and discussion prompts to encourage critical thinking and connections across eras.