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Box Quiz 13
Question | Answer |
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Silla Dynasty | United the Korean peninsula after defeating other kingdoms. Buddhist. |
Koryu Dynasty | Korea gets its name from this dynasty. Established Confucian system. |
Choson (Yi) Dynasty | Founded by a Korean Mongol general, this dynasty would last for over 500 years. It is one of the longest lasting dynasties in world history. |
Celadon | Korean pottery known for its milky green glaze. |
Hangul | Korean symbolic alphabet created in the 1400’s during the Choson dynasty. |
Japan | Brought an end to Korean dynastic rule in 1910. |
38th Parallel | The dividing line between North and South Korea. |
Kim Il Song | The “father” of North Korea. Revered as a true patriot and beloved by the North Korean population |
Asian Tiger | With a booming economy, South Korea, along with several other nations is known as this. |
Kim Jong Il | Current leader of North Korea, the son of the “father” who is not as well loved by North Koreans. |