Which one of these music styles is categorized as contemporary South Korean music?
a) traditional Korean folk music
b) popular music
c) k-pop
d) all of the above
What is d) all of the above
100
What is the capital of South Korea?
What is Seoul
Seoul is the largest city and metropolitan in South Korea and is home to over 10 million people. It is also the worlds most wired city, ranked first in technology readiness.
100
The haegeum is made using:
a) gold
b) rock
c) thread
d) bamboo
e) all of the above
What is e) all of the above
The haegeum resembles a fiddle and is popularly known as a kkangkkang. The haeguem is one of most widely used instruments and contains 2 strings, a rod-like neck that is hallow and wooden.
100
When Kai's Korean relatives get together there is:
a) card playing for money
b) a large Korean meal
c) karaoke in Korean
d) lots of yelling
e) all of the above
What is e) all of the above
200
Traditional martial arts practiced
What is taekwondo/judo
200
Music of farmer dances is probably the oldest known folk music. Why were farmer dances used?
a) ensured good crop and land
b) kept farmers entertained while working
c) to keep rhythm while working
What is a) ensured good crop and land
200
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What is the population of South Korea?
a) 47 million
b) 55 million
c) 63 million
d) 72 million
What is b) 55 million
200
Which of the following is correct about the Jang-gu?
a) drum
b) fiddle
c) stringed instrument
d) kong
What is a) drum
The Jang-gu is made of cow skin on the left that produces low tones and horse skin on the right that produces high tones. This drum is used in almost every performance. The heads of the jang-gu produce different pitches and timbers which when played together is said to represent the harmony of man and woman.
200
This was one of South Korea's main "exports" during the 1980's
What are babies
300
The one language spoken by all
What is Korean
300
Which type of music was for the common people, chongak or sogak?
What is sogak
300
Which two languages are widely taught?
What are Korean and English
English is often taught as a second language in schools
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Which statement is true about the yangguem?
a) it has metal strings
b) it is a brass drum
c) its made of female dog skin
What is a) has metal strings
The yang-geum is a hammered dulcimer unlike traditional Korean silk-stringed instruments. Its metal strings are struck with a bamboo stick. It was introduced to Korea in the 8th century by the Chinese. It has a flat body and contains 4 or 7 strings.
300
South Koreans are shopaholics, what time do some of the worlds largest malls close at?
Hint: after midnight
What is 4am
400
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Earliest Korean paintings found here
What are tombs
400
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What was the function of Korean music years ago?
a) used to sway people to change religion
b) used in formal court
c) used for entertainment
d) all of the above
What is d) all of the above
400
Name two out of the six agricultural items.
hint: 4 crops, 2 livestock
What are either rice, root crops, vegetables, barley, cattle or fish
400
The Jing is a brass kong used for:
a) all performances
b) dances
c) ceremonies
d) birthdays
What is c) ceremonies
The Jing produces a sound when a stick with cotton on one end strikes it. The cotton at the end makes the Jing produce a softer texture. It is used by farmers for shaman, Buddhist and military ceremonies. The Jing has the ability to produce a soft gentle sound as well as a roaring sound depending on the force when struck.
400
What four colours are on the South Korean flag?
What are white, red, blue and black
500
The Korean flag is called the t'aegukk, which translates to this...
S_ _ _ _ _ _ U _ _ _ _ _ _
What is supreme utlimate
500
What is Korean music used for now?
What is entertainment
500
What is the name of the currency
hint: under 5 letters
What is the South Korean won
A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the money subunit. 15 won is equivalent to 1 US dollar.
500
Which statement about the Geomungo is false?
a) Originated back in 4th century
b) the name refers back to the colour translating to" black crane zither"
c) made of female dog, cow and horse skin
What is c) made of female dog, cow and horse skin
The Geomugo is a traditional Korean stringed instrument of the zither family. It is played on the floor and strings are plucked with a short bamboo stick called a suldae.
500
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This fast food restaurant will deliver 24/7 in South Korea