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Where were the capitals and secondary capitals located in the Goryeo period?

In the mountains for defense

In the coastal areas for trade

In the fertile plains for agriculture (correct)

In the north near the Khitan border

What was the primary method of paying taxes for free people in Goryeo?

In cash, with copper coins

In kind, with agricultural products (correct)

Through labor, with corvee service

Through trade, with goods and services

What was the significance of Geomancy in the Goryeo period?

It was a means of predicting the future

It was a popular form of entertainment

It was a form of Buddhist meditation

It was a way of selecting auspicious sites for construction (correct)

What was the outcome of the three invasions of the Khitan?

The Goryeo army was able to repel the invasions, but at great cost Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable characteristic of King Gwangjong's rule?

He introduced significant reforms to the government Signup and view all the answers

What was a major internal problem during King Injong's rule?

Power struggles between the king and nobles Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the growth of Buddhism in Goryeo?

The role of Wonhyo and his teachings Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable technology produced in Goryeo?

High-quality steel and iron tools Signup and view all the answers

How did Wang Geon become king of Goryeo?

He unified the Later Three Kingdoms and declared himself king Signup and view all the answers

Why did Wang Geon have 29 wives?

To strengthen alliances with neighboring kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

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Where were the capitals and secondary capitals located in the Goryeo period?

What was the primary method of paying taxes for free people in Goryeo?

What was the significance of Geomancy in the Goryeo period?

What was the outcome of the three invasions of the Khitan?

What was a notable characteristic of King Gwangjong's rule?

What was a major internal problem during King Injong's rule?

What was a key factor in the growth of Buddhism in Goryeo?

What was a notable technology produced in Goryeo?

How did Wang Geon become king of Goryeo?

Why did Wang Geon have 29 wives?

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