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In what year was the Gojoseon kingdom, founded by Dangun, believed to have been established?

  • Unknown
  • 109-108 BCE
  • 2333 BC (correct)
  • 220 BCE

Which state was called 'Choson' and considered an old name of Korea?

  • Goguryeo
  • Silla
  • Han Dynasty
  • Gojoseon (correct)

Which kingdom overpowered both Goguryeo and Baekje?

  • Baekje
  • Han Dynasty
  • Goguryeo
  • Silla (correct)

Which dynasty conquered Choson and parts of Korea in 109-108 BCE?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three independent kingdoms that ruled Korea?

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'Korean trace their history from a state called Gojoseon founded by Dangun' refers to the belief that Koreans may have come from where?

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What is the Korean name Choson derived from?

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Which river is a major river originating in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province in South Korea?

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What distinguishes the ancient Gojoseon kingdom from the later Joseon dynasty?

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What is Korea romantically called by Dangun, the founder of the Gojoseon Kingdom?

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Which war led to the division of Korea into a communist dictatorship in the North and a multi-party democracy in the South?

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Which country has become an enclave of Christianity in East Asia over the last fifty years?

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What was the name of the kingdom that ruled Korea before the Koryo Kingdom?

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What invention is Choe Yu-ui credited with in 1234 AD?

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What was the name of the dynasty that ruled Korea for the longest period of time?

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What was the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty?

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What happened to Korea in 1905 during World War II?

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What is the national costume of Korea?

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What is the National Dish of Korea?

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What is the famous tower in Korea?

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What do you call the traditional house in Korea?

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Gojoseon Kingdom year of founding

The Gojoseon Kingdom, founded by Dangun, is believed to have been established in 2333 BC.

Alternative name for early Korea

The state called 'Choson' was considered an old name for Korea, and was part of an older kingdom.

Kingdom that ruled over Goguryeo and Baekje

Silla was a kingdom that overpowered both Goguryeo and Baekje.

Han Dynasty's impact on Korea

The Han Dynasty conquered Choson and parts of Korea between 109-108 BCE.

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Kingdom NOT one of Korea's three independent kingdoms

The Han Dynasty was not one of the three independent kingdoms that ruled Korea.

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Gojoseon's origin theory

Koreans may have originated from the North, possibly Siberia, according to the belief that their history begins with Gojoseon.

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Meaning of Korean word, Choson

The Korean name 'Choson' comes from the Chinese name 'Chaoxian'.

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Major Korean river

The Han River originates in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province in South Korea.

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'Go' in Gojoseon meaning

The 'Go' in Gojoseon distinguishes it from the later Joseon dynasty. 'Go' means ancient.

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Danguns' romantic name for Korea

Korean's romantic name is 'Land of the Morning Calm', according to Dangun, its founder.

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Cause of Korea's division

The Korean War led to the division of Korea into a communist dictatorship in the North and a multi-party democracy in the South.

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South Korea's religious status

South Korea has become an enclave of Christianity in East Asia over the last fifty years.

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Kingdom before Koryo

The Silla Kingdom ruled Korea prior to the Koryo Kingdom.

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Choe Yu-ui's invention

Choe Yu-ui is credited with inventing the world's first mechanical metal printing press in 1234 AD.

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Longest ruling Korean dynasty

The Joseon Dynasty ruled Korea for the longest period of time.

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Joseon Dynasty capital

Seoul was the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Korea's status in 1905

In 1905 during World War II, Korea became a Japanese protectorate and a source of raw materials and food for Japan.

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Korean national costume

The Hanbok is the national costume of Korea.

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Korea's national dish

Kimchi is the national dish of Korea.

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Famous Korea tower

Seoul Tower / N Seoul Tower is a famous tower in Korea.

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Traditional Korean House

Hanok is the traditional house in Korea.

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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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