WH 5.7 Korea and Southeast Asia - Round 1

Which writing system developed during the Koryo dynasty that is still used in Korea today?

• Devanagari

• Bengali

• Hurrian

• Hangul

This type of Korean pottery is known for its green color and elegant shapes. What is it called?

• celadon

• opaque

• feldspathic

• earthenware

Between what two countries was Korea a cultural bridge?

• Japan and China

• Vietnam and China

• Japan and Russia

• China and Mongolia

Where did most of the population of Korea live and why?

• Korea is a mountainous peninsula, which made farming difficult and caused the population to live along the western coastal plains and river valleys where farming was easier.

• Korea is a desert nation, which made farming extremely difficult. Most people lived along the southern border where farming was easier due to the Yalu River.

• Korea is an island nation surrounded by water, which meant most people lived along the coast as they turned to the sea for food and trade.

• Korea is a heavily forested nation, which meant the majority of the population lived on the outskirts of the forests and used the lumber from the forest to build their homes and villages.

Which dynasty replaced the Silla in 918?

• Koryo

• Qin
• Tang
• Han

What happened after the Mongol invasion of Korea in 1231?

• Korea became a colony of Japan
• Mongols were defeated and expelled from Korea
• Koryo dynasty allied with China against the Mongols

• The Koryo dynasty became a tributary state of the Mongol Empire

Who helped the Silla conquer the other Korean kingdoms?

• Byzantine Empire
• Mongol Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Tang Dynasty of China

Why is Southeast Asia considered to be a crossroads?

• It is a region with very little cultural diversity
• It is a region with no significant trade routes
• It is a region where only one religion is practiced
• It is a region where different cultures, religions, and trade routes intersect.

What regions were connected through the trade in Southeast Asia?

• Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia
• North America, Antarctica, Europe, and South America
• Russia, Canada, China, and Japan
• China, India, the Middle East, and East Africa

Historically, how did China influence Vietnam's culture?

• By promoting the spread of Hinduism and Indian traditions
• By introducing Christianity and European customs
• By imposing strict isolationist policies
• Through centuries of trade, migration, and conquest.