Hangul
What is Hangul?
Hangul is the Korean alphabet
Alongside the king, a class of men known collectively as the _______ governed society during the Joseon dynasty
Yangban
What is a turtle ship?
a large Korean warship
When did the Imjin war happen?
Who created Hangul?
King Sejong
What is the Yangban?
The Yangban, were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon Dynasty
Who won the Imjin War?
Korea
1446
What did the Yangban mainly composed of?
The Yangban were mainly composed of civil servants and military officers
The Imjin War sprang from the desire of the samurai warlord who reunited Japan after centuries of civil war to conquer China and dominate Asia
What is each symbol in the Hangul correspond to?
each symbol corresponds to a sound
What was the Yangban expected to do?
The yangban was expected to hold public office, follow the Confucian doctrine through study and self-cultivation, and help cultivate the moral standards of Joseon society.
How did the turtle ship get its name?
The ship's name derives from its protective shell-like covering.
Why did Japan invade Korea?
In order to establish control over its new protectorate, the Empire of Japan waged an all-out war on Korean culture.
How did Hangul help Korea?
To promote literacy among the common people, the Korean alphabet was designed so that people with little education could learn to read and write
What is one way the Yangban preserved the purity and exclusivity of their group?
they were only allowed marriage through members of the yangban class
Who were the Turtle Ships used against in war?
Turtle ships participated in the war against Japanese naval forces
In the Imjin war which two invasions took place?
an initial invasion in 1592 (Imjin Disturbance) and a second invasion in 1597 (Chongyu War)