Medieval Korea Vocab

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Something gained by working for it.

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achievement

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Longest-lasting dynasty, 500 years of peace in Korea

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Yi Dynasty

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Korean alphabet with sounded letters, like English.

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Hangul

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Payment to a ruler/state as a sign of submission or protection.

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tribute

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Capital of Korea during the Yi Dynasty.

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Hanseong

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Period between 300 C.E. and 700 C.E. when Korea was ruled by three kingdoms.

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The Three Kingdoms

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Dynasty founded in 935 by General Wang Kon, from which the name 'Korea' derives.

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Koryo

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Kingdom that united Korea, influenced by China and Buddhism.

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The Silla Kingdom

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Ability to read or knowledge of what has been read.

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literacy

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Religion where select individuals connect human and spirit worlds.

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Shamanism