21 Questions
In what year was the Gojoseon kingdom, founded by Dangun, believed to have been established?
2333 BC
Which state was called 'Choson' and considered an old name of Korea?
Gojoseon
Which kingdom overpowered both Goguryeo and Baekje?
Silla
Which dynasty conquered Choson and parts of Korea in 109-108 BCE?
Han Dynasty
Which of the following is NOT one of the three independent kingdoms that ruled Korea?
Han Dynasty
'Korean trace their history from a state called Gojoseon founded by Dangun' refers to the belief that Koreans may have come from where?
North (possibly Siberia)
What is the Korean name Choson derived from?
Chinese name Chaoxian
Which river is a major river originating in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province in South Korea?
Han River
What distinguishes the ancient Gojoseon kingdom from the later Joseon dynasty?
Inclusion of 'Go' meaning ancient in its name
What is Korea romantically called by Dangun, the founder of the Gojoseon Kingdom?
'Land of the Morning Calm'
Which war led to the division of Korea into a communist dictatorship in the North and a multi-party democracy in the South?
Korean War
Which country has become an enclave of Christianity in East Asia over the last fifty years?
South Korea
What was the name of the kingdom that ruled Korea before the Koryo Kingdom?
Silla Kingdom
What invention is Choe Yu-ui credited with in 1234 AD?
The world's first mechanical metal printing press
What was the name of the dynasty that ruled Korea for the longest period of time?
Joseon Dynasty
What was the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty?
Seoul
What happened to Korea in 1905 during World War II?
Korea became a Japanese protectorate and a source of raw materials and food for Japan
What is the national costume of Korea?
The Hanbok
What is the National Dish of Korea?
Kimchi
What is the famous tower in Korea?
Seoul Tower/ N Seoul Tower
What do you call the traditional house in Korea?
Hanok
Study Notes
Introduction to Korea
- Korea is also known as the "Land of the Morning Calm" due to its calm and misty mornings.
- Korea has a history filled with sorrow and hardship, with a divide between North and South Korea after the war.
History of Korea
- The Korean name "Choson" derives from the Chinese name "Chaoxian", meaning "dawn" and "calm".
- Gojoseon Kingdom was founded by Dangun in 2333 BC, with its capital in present-day Pyongyang.
- The Han Dynasty conquered Choson in 109-108 BCE, introducing Chinese influences to Korea.
Three Kingdoms Era
- Three independent kingdoms ruled Korea: Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo.
- The Silla Kingdom overpowered Goguryeo and Baekje, leading to a more Sinicized (Chinese-influenced) Korea.
Koryo Kingdom
- The Koryo Kingdom fought against the Mongol invasion for 45 years and maintained independence.
- Choe Yu-ui invented the world's first mechanical metal printing press in 1234 AD.
Yi Dynasty
- The Yi Dynasty ruled from 1392 to 1910, making it the longest-reigning kingdom in East Asia.
- This period was considered Korea's Golden Age, with the development of an easy alphabet (Hangul), literature, and free education.
Japanese Colonization andDivision
- Korea became a Japanese protectorate in 1905, with Japan exploiting Korea's resources.
- Koreans were discriminated against and treated as second-class citizens during Japanese rule.
- After WWII, Japan lost its territories, and Korea was divided into North and South Korea.
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