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History chapter 9
chapter 9
Question | Answer |
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Sejong the Great | An important leader at the beginning of the Joseon who strengthened Korea and created the Korean alphabet. |
Toyotomi Hideyoshi | A samurai who became the shogun of Japan and ordered the invasion of Japan. |
Yi Sun-sin | A Korean admiral whos skill and dedication saved Korea from the Japanese invasion. |
Seoul | Capital of modern South Korea |
Strait of Myeongyang | A narrow strait of water in southwestern Koreawith a reversing current. The location of Admiral Yi's surprise victory. |
Battle of Myeongnyang | a major battle where Admiral Yi significantly damaged the Japanese navy with only 12 ships. |
Confucianism | A Chinese philosophy that values social order and education. It became the official policy of the Joseon government. |
Isolationism | A government policy of severly limiting or forbidding contact with foreigners. |
Joseon Dynasty | A Korean Dynasty that lasted from 1392 to 1897. |
Turtle Ship | A type of Korean warship designed by Yi Sun-sin that had a covered top and canonson all sides. |