Korean History
Who was the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, which was founded in 1392?
King Taejo (Yi Seong-gye)
What is the opposite of "hot"?
Cold
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
What does 온 mean?
means one hundred (100), replaced by the Sino-Korean word 백
What is a Meldrop?
A drop of mucus at the nose, whether produced by cold or otherwise
What is the name of the Korean alphabet invented by King Sejong the Great during the Joseon Dynasty?
Hangul
What does the word "quickly" mean?
In a fast or rapid manner
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
What does 즈믄 mean?
means one thousand (1000), replaced by the Sino-Korean word 천
What does Octothorpe mean?
the symbol #
Which kingdom is considered the first state on the Korean Peninsula and is said to have been founded by Dangun Wanggeom?
Gojoseon
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Joyful, cheerful, or glad
The more of me you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What does 뫼 mean?
means mountain, replaced by the Sino-Korean word 산
What does Obelus mean?
the symbol ÷
What was the name of the treaty signed in 1910 that marked Korea's annexation by Japan, leading to its colonization?
Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty(한일 병합 조약)
What does the word "meticulous" mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map
What does 시나브로 mean?
an adverb which means little by little, replaced by 서서히, 천천히, 약간씩, 조금씩
What does Agelast mean?
a person who never laughs
During the Korean War (1950-1953), which battle is often referred to as "The Frozen Chosin," showcasing the determination of United Nations forces?
The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir(장진호 전투)
What does the word "ephemeral" mean?
Lasting for a very short time
I am not alive, but I grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. I don’t have a mouth, and yet I drown. What am I?
Fire
What does 괴다 mean?
means 'to love', replaced by 사랑하다
What does Peristeronic mean?
of or relating to pigeons