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Korea
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Silla Dynasty | A Korean dynasty that united most of the Korean Peninsula and helped spread Buddhism and Chinese culture. |
| Koryo Dynasty | A Korean dynasty that ruled after Silla and is the source of the modern name “Korea.” |
| celadon | A type of Korean pottery known for its smooth, greenish glaze. |
| Choson Dynasty | A Korean dynasty that ruled for about 500 years and made Confucian ideas an important part of Korean society. |
| King Sejong | A Korean king who supported learning and helped create a simpler Korean writing system called Hangul. |
| Hangul | The Korean alphabet created to make reading and writing easier to learn |
| literacy rate | The percentage of people in a population who can read and write. |