Lesson 7. Hanji, Korea's Paper

why were the experts surprised when 무구정광대다나리경 was removed from the container?

• Because it was in perfect condition
• Because it was damaged
• Because it was missing
• Because it was a different item

What properties does hanji not have?

• Hanji is durable and hard to tear.

• Hanji is edible and can be used as a food ingredient
• Hanji keeps sound and heat in but allows air to flow through

• Hanji absorbs water and ink well.

How has hanji not been used in Korean homes?

• It has been glued to the walls, door frames and floors of homes.

• It has been used to make furniture and lanturns.

• It has been used to make wedding accessories and boxes.

• It has been used to make weapons used for protecting oneself.

People would put many ______ of hanji together to make suits of armor called jigap.

Which is not the strength of hanji yarn blended with cotton or silk?

• Increased durability
• Nearly Weightless

• Improved elasticity
• Eco-friendly and washable

When you compare hanji speakers to regular speakers, the sound from hanji speakers is...

• heavier

• stronger

• sharper

• lower

True or False:

Hanji is usually made from the root of the mulberry tree.

• True

• False

True or False:

Clothes made of hanji are heavy and not washable

• False

• True

The Korean saying, "_________________________________" emphasizes hanji's durability.

• Paper lasts a billion years, while silk endures five trillion.

• Paper lasts a thousand years, while silk endures five thousand.

• Paper lasts a million years, while silk endures five hundred.

• Paper lasts a thousand years, while silk endures five hundred.

Which words are used correctly in a sentence?

• Hanji is durable and hard to tear.

  :tear

• Hanji absorbs water and ink well.

  :absorbs

• Hanji is used to make panels of speakers.

  :panels

• Hanji is used for making furniture, lanterns and boxes.

  : furniture

• Hanji is used as a material for making space probes

  : probes