Trace, in some depth and detail using as many specific names and terms as possible, the development of an asian country through western exploration (beginning with first contact), trade and missionary contact, colonization, and imperialism. then look at the process of modernization and the role of nationalism. what role did communism play a role

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.