ASIA 150 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Okiya, Yakshagana, The Opposites
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People"s cultures, customs (korean: clothes hanbok ), beliefs, languages. Asia country example: china"s yin-yang; korean hanbok traditional clothes; india"s yakshagana cultural dance and music. A movement that aims to depart from or modify traditional beliefs/forms. Based on a linear concept of history in which innovation leads to progression; progress is betterment. Science, symmetry, rationality, individualism, perfection, mind- body dualism, industrialization, technology. The red guards during the chinese cultural revolution aimed at the destruction of the four-olds (old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits) A belief, creed, or political ideology that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one"s nation. This was only possible if all think the same and be progressive with the government plans! A policy of extending a country"s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means; the expansion of an empire. Asia country example: japan-the greater east asia co-prosperity.
