Korean Civilization from 300 to 935 C.E.

Study Notes

Building of Korean Civilization

From 300 C.E. to 700 C.E., Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Silla, Koguryo, and Baekje.
In the 660s C.E., the Silla kingdom conquered the other two, unifying the Korean Peninsula for the first time.

Koryo Kingdom

The Silla kingdom was eventually weakened by internal conflicts and was replaced by the Koryo kingdom in 935 C.E.
The Koryo kingdom lasted for 400 years and was known for its achievements in art, politics, and law.
Korean artisans developed movable metal type, producing the world's oldest book printed by this method in 1377 C.E.
Korean celadon pottery, with its unique designs and colors, was perfected during the Koryo period.
Buddhism continued to grow and spread throughout the peninsula under the Koryo rulers' leadership.
The Koryo rulers set up a code of laws and established a civil service system based on examinations.

Mongol Invasion of the Koryo Kingdom

The Mongols, who had taken over China, were the main outside danger to the Koryo kingdom.
The Mongols forced the Koryo king and royal family to flee and eventually took over the kingdom, bringing much suffering to the Korean people.
The Mongols forced thousands of Korean peasants and artisans to build ships for their attempted invasion of Japan.

Yi Dynasty

The Yi dynasty was founded in 1392 C.E. by a Korean general named Yi Song-gye.
The Korean people were once again in charge of their country after the decline of Mongol power.

Japan's Invasion of Korea

Koreans were attacked by the Chinese, who were ruled by the Manchu dynasty at that time.
The Korean Yi dynasty was forced to surrender and pay tribute to China's Manchu rulers.

Tension between Korea and China

Relations between Korea and China remained tense for many centuries following Japan's invasion.
The Manchus were a foreign dynasty that ruled China at the time of Japan's invasion of Korea.
The Korean Yi dynasty was forced to surrender and pay tribute to China's Manchu rulers following the invasion.

Description

This quiz covers the history of Korea from 300 to 935 C.E., including the three kingdoms, unification, and the rise and fall of the Silla and Koryo kingdoms. Learn about the achievements and developments of Korean civilization during this period.