National Treasures
People believed this national treasure helped people predict the weather in the old days by seeing stars in the sky. What is it?
it is Cheomseongdae
What is the tradition people used to have on Hansik that is no longer practiced?
People used to eat cold food on Hansik
When is Dano?
It is on May 5th on the lunar calendar.
I can’t __________ I made that stupid mistake on the test.
believe
This national treasure was destroyed by a fire in 2008; it is an old gate. What is it?
Sungnyemun/Namdaemun
What is the tradition women used to have on Dano?
Women used to wash their hair in changpo water.
People eat turkey for the main food for this holiday. What holiday is it?
It is American Thanksgiving.
It helped people ____________ the weather in the old days.
predict
This national treasure is located in Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a hall, and there is a pond out front. What is it?
Gyeonghoeru
What is the tradition men used to have on Dano?
Men used to compete in Korean wrestling, ssireum.
Chinese people eat mooncakes on this holiday. What holiday is it?
It is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A fire ____________ the gate.
destroyed
This national treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower made of stone. It has many details in the design. What is it?
Dabotap
Why do Korean people eat red bean porridge on Dongji?
Korean people believe that food with red beans can scare away evil spirits.
When is American Independence Day?
It is July 4th
The holiday Chuseok celebrates the rice __________.
harvest
This national Treasure is located in Bulguksa Temple. It is a tower made of stone. Its design is very simple. What is it?
Seokgatap
Why do people change the location of their ancestors’ graves on Hansik?
People believe bad ghosts or evil spirits are not active on Hansik.
What is Dongji?
It is the time of year when the night is the longest.
People __________ eat cold food on Hansik. Most Koreans do not follow this __________ anymore.
Used to / tradition