Joseon Dynasty

Why was King Sejong most admired by Koreans?

• Stories told that he had magical powers which is gave him the ability to turn whatever he touch into gold

• He made Korea extremely rich. So much so that the Joseon dynasty does not have to rely on any other country

• He improved education, supported scientific progress and helped common people.

• He defended Korea from Chinese and Japanese invasions

What philosophy was important in Joseon dynasty that became popular because of Chinese influence?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Communism

• Christianity

Why was the inventor Jang Yong-Sil allowed in King Sejong's court?

• He promised to tell the king how to turn things into gold.

• The king valued talented people.

• Jang came from a noble family of courtiers.

• He wanted to use his ideas to make new weapons.

Which statement is NOT true about King Sejong's conservative courtiers?

• They didn't want to go against China.

• They disliked Hangul.

• They supported the king's new ideas.

• They were unhappy about changes and reforms.

Which Chinese Dynasty did King Sejong make peace with?

• The Han

• The Qin

• The Tang

• The Ming

What technology/ideas was NOT created during King Sejong's time?

• Gunpowder

• New and more accurate clocks

• A new and easier Korean writing system

Who started the Joseon Dynasty?

• King Sejong

• Confucius

• The Ming

• Yi Seong-gye

Which things did King Sejong NOT do?

• Defended Korea against the Nomads

• Made Buddhism the main belief of Korea

• Defended Korea against the Japanese

• Helped create a new Korean writing system.

My grandpa is often embarrassed when people give him letters. He isn't ________ and can't read.

• conservative

• literate

• educated

• admire

The president's biggest goal was to open free universities to make his people the most _______ in the world.

• illiterate

• rank

• conservative

• educated