Korean History and Geography

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Peninsula

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A body of land with water surrounding it on three sides.

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Goguryeo

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The largest of the three ancient kingdoms of Korea; renowned for its mountain fortresses built horizontally and vertically along the slopes.

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Baekje

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One of the three kingdoms of Korea. Defeated in 660 by the Tang Dynasty. Had very strong Buddhist beliefs.

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Silla Dynasty

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The dynasty in Korea that rallied to prevent Chinese domination in the 7th century CE.

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Seoul

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First capital city in Korea and capital of South Korea.

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Civil Service Exam

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A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government adopted by Korea during the Silla Dynasty.

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Korean Strait

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Body of water between Korea and Japan.

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Pyongyang

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Capital of North Korea, made the capital after the North and South separated after the Korean war.

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King Sejong

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Korea's most celebrated ruler decided to replace the complex Chinese system of writing. Developed Hangul which became the modern Korean alphabet.

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Hangul

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Korean written and spoken alphabet.