WHO
Who founded Korea?
Dan-Gun
What type of government does South Korea have?
Republic
When was Korea founded
August 15th, 1948
Where is the Capital of Korea and what continent is it on?
Seoul (Capital) Asia (Continent)
How long has Buddhism been practiced
2,500 years
Who brought the idea of Confucianism to Korea
China
What is the geography of Korea (what is the land type?)
Mountainous
When was Gangnam Style released
2012
Where was the Confucian shrine where they buried kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty?
Jungmyro Shrine
Why did Koreans Flee to Busan during the Korean War?)
It was the only city that North Korea did not attack so South Korean's fled there for safety and some people fled the country because Busan is a trading city.
Who ruled Korea when South Korea began?
Syngman Rhee
What does Buddhism practice? ( hint there is four things that need to be listed)
The Four Nobles Truths
1.Life is suffering
2. Suffering is due to desire
3. The cure is letting go
4.Walk the eight fold path
When did the Joseon Dynasty begin?
1392
Where was the biggest trading site in Korea?
Port of Busan
How did Korea start?
The Cold war split the North and the South. The North had Russians enforcing communism and the south elected the republic.
Who ruled the Yuan Dynasty in China?
(Lot's of cultural diffusion happened in that dynasty with Korea)
Mongols
What did they intake at the Port of Busan during the years 1950-1953(Korean War)?
War materials and aid, such as fabrics and processed foods
When did they put Park Chung-Hee into power and what happened during his regime?
1961
South Korea enjoyed a period of rapid industrial development and economic growth
Where is the demilitarized zone and how wide is it?
On the border of North and South Korea
1.2 miles wide
Why did Emperor Ming decide to build a type of architecture called Pagoda?
He wanted to spread Buddha's teachings around to other countries.
Who influenced the Pagoda Architecture on Korea and who first built it?
India and Emperor Ming
What are 5 ideas that Korea took from other countries?
1. Hangul(Came from Chinese writing)
2. Confucianism
3. Buddhism
4. Republic government
5. Pagoda Architecture
When was the South Korea flag adopted?
January 25th,1950
Where is the Yellow Sea in relation with South Korea?
West
How did Korea gain a lot of Chinese influence?
In 108 B.C.E. the Han Emperor Wudi conquered Korea.During this time the Koreans absorbed many Chinese traditions, but it also preserved it separate and distinct culture