The Historical And Modern Influence Of Asia

The massive Asian continent is home to billions of people who differ in custom, religion, and language. The differences in these cultures have allowed for the development of many different types of peoples and countries including modern economic powers that are important on an international level.

Many of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures come from the coastal regions of Asia such as the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, and Southeast Asia. For instance, students of World History and Anthropology are sure to learn much about Mesopotamian culture and religion since these continue to have an influence on modern cultures today even thousands of years after they have disappeared. Some of the most important achievements in Asian history have been those of the wheel, mathematics, cities, states, and empires. Asian religion is incredibly important on a worldwide scale since it is home to the grand majority of the world’s most influential religions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

In modern times the Asian economy has become incredibly important at the international level because of how countries such as India, China, and Japan have affected worldwide commerce. Although Japan has enjoyed one of the most powerful international economies for many years, developing nations such as China and India are showing great potential for growth and could eventually overtake the success of Japan and other industrialized countries. Even small countries, such as Singapore, have shown the potential for economic growth; Singapore is the fourth largest center for foreign exchange and is home to one of the busiest ports. Without a doubt, both the past and the future of the entire international community are indebted to Asian history, Asian religion, and the Asian economy.