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What percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today?
What percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today?
- More than 80%
- Around 20%
- Less than 10% (correct)
- Approximately 50%
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
- Fishing
- Trade with China
- Metalworking
- Farming (correct)
What was the impact of the introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period?
What was the impact of the introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period?
- It had no significant impact
- It led to far-reaching changes in the economy (correct)
- It caused a decline in agricultural productivity
- It led to increased reliance on imported food
What caused a tremendous increase in the amount of land under cultivation during the early Joseon period?
What caused a tremendous increase in the amount of land under cultivation during the early Joseon period?
What percentage of total GDP does agriculture generate in South Korea today?
What percentage of total GDP does agriculture generate in South Korea today?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What is thought to be the origin of the painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'?
What is thought to be the origin of the painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'?
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Modern South Korean Economy
- Only a small percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today.
Joseon Period Economy
- The most important economic activity during the Joseon period was farming.
Impact of Rice Transplantation
- The introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period had a significant impact on agriculture.
Early Joseon Period Land Cultivation
- The amount of land under cultivation increased tremendously during the early Joseon period due to the creation of new irrigation systems.
Modern South Korean Economy
- Agriculture generates a small percentage of total GDP in South Korea today.
Origin of 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'
- The painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong' is thought to have originated from the Joseon period.
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