This document provides an overview and objectives for a unit on East Asia. It covers several key topics: 1) The development of China's governing systems from its religious/ethical foundations and influence on neighboring countries. 2) The major Chinese dynasties from 2000 BCE to 256 BCE including the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties and how geography shaped culture. 3) The unification of China under the Qin dynasty in the 3rd century BCE and the establishment of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. 4) Subsequent Chinese dynasties like the Han, Tang, and Song and the expansion of culture, technology, and governance structures across East